by John Owen – February 27th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). False confidence This duty is a thing good in itself (in its proper place), a duty evidencing sincerity, bringing home peace to the conscience. Therefore, a man finding himself really engaged in it—his mind and heart set against this or that … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 26th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued b. Evils upon unbelievers who attempt mortification Yea, there are various hopeless evils attending an endeavor to perform this duty in convinced persons who are not believers. 1). Distracted from seeking Christ When an unbeliever focuses on mortifying sin, his mind … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 25th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 4). The Scriptures When the Jews, upon the conviction of their sin, were cut to the heart and cried out, “What shall we do?” (Act 2:37), what does Peter direct them to do? Does he bid them go and mortify their … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 24th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 3). Human efforts fail Many men that are vexed with and for sin—by the arrows of Christ for conviction, by the preaching of the Word, or by some affliction having been made sharp in their hearts—do vigorously set themselves against this … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 23rd, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). The Spirit required It is true: it is, it will be, required of every person who hears the Law or gospel preached, that he mortify sin. It is his duty, but it is not his immediate (59) duty; it … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 22st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued The general rules and principles without which no sin will be ever mortified are as follows: 1. Believe A. Belief required for mortification 1). The first rule A. Unless a man be a believer, one that is truly engrafted into Christ, … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by Darrell B. Harrison Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Scripture is clear that believers are divinely equipped by Christ to overcome the threats of this world (1 John 5:4—5). That means we don’t need to yield to the mounting pressure to conform to the world’s skewed values, sinful social norms, and ever-shifting morality. We don’t … More Take Courage
“It is the Lord’s kindness that He will take the scum off us in the fire. Who knows how needful winnowing is to us, and what dross we must want ere we enter into the kingdom of God? So narrow is the entry to heaven, that our knots, our bunches and lumps of pride, and … More Sanctification
by John Owen – February 21st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” A. Faith Beginning in Chapter 5, we have been dealing with the practical aspects of mortification. What must a man do to mortify his indwelling sin? To answer, we are considering three headings: 1. Show what it is to mortify any sin, and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 19th, 2019 Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued 4. Summary Unto these heads, then, I refer the mortification aimed at—the mortification, that is, of any one perplexing distemper, whereby the general depravity and corruption of our nature attempts to exert itself. First, the foundation of mortification is the weakening of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
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