We admit no faith to be justifying, which is not itself and in its own nature a spiritually vital principle of obedience and good works.
John OwenThe purpose of our holy and righteous God was to save his church, but their sin could not go unpunished. It was, therefore, necessary that the punishment for that sin be transferred from those who deserved it but could not bear it, to one who did not deserve it but was able to bear it.
John OwenHe that loves works out good to those that he loves, as he is able. God's power and will are equal; what He wills He works.
John Owen