the whole Pelagian poison of free-will ... a clear exaltation of the old idol free-will into the throne of God ... That the decaying estate of Christianity have invented.
John OwenWe need to attend diligently to the state of our soul, and to deal fervently and effectively with God about it.
John OwenNo man shall ever behold the glory of Christ by sight hereafter who does not in some measure behold it here by faith.
John OwenHe that stands still and suffers his enemies to double blows upon him without resistance, will undoubtedly be conquered in the issue.
John OwenBecause he is; that is, because he is an infinitely glorious, good, wise, holy, powerful, righteous, self-subsisting , self-sufficient , and all-sufficient being; the fountain and author of all being and good; the first cause, last end, and sovereign Lord of all; therefore, he is to be worshipped: therefore, are we to admire, adore, and love him; to praise, to trust and to fear him.
John Owen