Apostasy from the Gospel (The Complete Works of John Owen, vol. 14)
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Overview
Volume 14 of The Complete Works of John Owen Warns Christians about the Dangers of Apostasy
Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes.
Volume 14, Apostasy from the Gospel, features Owen’s book-length treatise on the threat of heresy, the need for repentance, and the importance of preserving biblical purity of doctrine, holiness, and worship. With extensive introductions by editor Joel R. Beeke, this volume also includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.
Released over a number of years, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.
Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotes
Informative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal context
Supporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languages
Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 volumes through 2028
Perfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans
- Provides historical, theological, and personal context
- Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languages
- Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans
Owen ranks at the top of the classic Reformed writers whose reading of Scripture have most shaped my own faith and practice. He discloses points that I often miss, and he does so in a heart-igniting way that makes truth both enjoyable and edifying. Until now, trudging through the outdated format of Owen’s work has been a daunting task. I am thrilled to see this new edition of his complete works. If you want a faith that is as much for the heart as the mind, then read Owen!
—Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
John Owen was a preacher, pastor, and profound theologian who plumbed the depths of Scripture to uncover the riches of the wisdom of our triune God. The republication of his works is a blessing to everyone in the church because we can benefit from his God-glorifying labors. Expertly introduced and annotated, this edition of Owen’s works affords new generations of readers the privilege of profiting from the Prince of Puritans.
—J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary
Through the good work of Lee Gatiss and Shawn Wright, Owen’s works are being brought out in a new forty-volume set, with fresh typesetting and formatting, to make his work more readable today. (One entire volume of indices makes the whole set accessible!) Owen has long been one of the most admired of the Puritan fathers, providing help on everything from fighting sin to understanding the cross. The thought of more people reading his work today makes my heart sing!
—Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC
- Title: Apostasy from the Gospel
- Author: John Owen
- Series: The Complete Works of John Owen
- Volume: 14
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 422
- Era: era:reformation
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Apostasy › Biblical teaching; Bible. N.T. Hebrews 6:4-6 › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ISBNs: 9781433560293, 9781433585975, 9781433585951, 9781433585968, 1433560291, 1433585979, 1433585952, 1433585960
- Resource ID: LLS:CWJOWENS14
- Resource Type: text.monograph.collected-work
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-10T16:49:20Z
John Owen (1616–1683) is considered one of the most influential and inspiring theologians of the seventeenth century. He entered Queen's College, Oxford, at the age of twelve and completed his M.A. in classics and theology at the age of nineteen.
His first parish was at Fordham in Essex where he became convinced that the Congregational polity was the scriptural form of church government. In the 1640s he became chaplain to Oliver Cromwell, the new "Protector of England," and traveled with him on his expeditions to Ireland and Scotland.
In 1651 he was appointed dean of Christ Church and in 1652 made Vice-Chancellor of Oxford—positions which allowed him to train ministers for the Cromwellian state church. Owen later moved to London and led the Puritans through the bitter years of religious and political persecution—experiences which shaped his theological inquiry, pastoral reflection, and preaching. Owen authored one of the richest commentaries on the book of Hebrews, An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews which are also included in The Works of John Owen along with sermons and essays.