Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 8th, 2019 http://www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org   Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” Continued      3. Not to Improve a Quiet Nature The mortification of sin consists not in the improvement(41)  of a quiet, sedate nature. Some men have an advantage by their natural constitution so far as that they are not … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 7th, 2019 http://www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” Continued  2.Not to Conceal a Sin I think I do not need to say it is not the dissimulation(40) of a sin. When a man on some out-ward respects forsakes the practice of any sin, men perhaps may look on … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

I find this data very disturbing. Jesus in the Great Commission Matthew 28:1-20 makes it clear that evangelism is not an optional thing for the chosen in Christ. He commands us to “Go therefore and make disciples” I do not see how one can call themselves “Christian” and be against “Christ.” – Mike Sharing one’s faith—evangelizing—is a core practice … More Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 4th, 2019  chapel@mountzion.orghttp://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” These things being premised, I come to my principal intention: handling some questions or practical cases that present themselves in this business of mortification of sin in believers. The first, which is the head of all the rest, and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 2nd, 2019   chapel@mountzion.orghttp://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued c. Our peace As to our peace, as there is nothing that has any evidence of sincerity without mortification, so I know nothing that has such an evidence of sincerity in it as there is in mortification— which is no … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 2nd, 2019   chapel@mountzion.orghttp://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued b.  Mortification prunes all the graces of God Mortification prunes all the graces of God and makes room for them to grow in our hearts. The life and vigor of our spiritual lives consists in the vigor and flourishing of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 1st 2019   chapel@mountzion.orghttp://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. It is a cloud, a thick cloud, that spreads itself over the face of the soul and intercepts … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – January 31st, 2019   chapel@mountzion.orghttp://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 1). Unmortified sin weakens the soul and deprives it of its strength…. 2nd. Unmortified sin fills the thoughts with schemes about it. Thoughts are the great purveyors(35) of the soul to bring in provision to satisfy its affections; and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin