The first and principal duty of a pastor is to feed the flock by diligent preaching of the word
John OwenWhen we have communion with God in the doctrine we contend for-then shall we be garrisoned by the grace of God against all the assaults of men.
John OwenThere is only one way to be revived and healed from our backslidings so that we may become fruitful even in old age. We must take a steady look at the glory of Christ in His special character, in His grace and work, as shown to us in the Scripture.
John OwenAnd as men diversions increase from the world, so do their entanglements from Satan. When they have more to do in the world than they can well manage, they shall have more to do from Satan than they can withstand.
John Owen