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The Person of Christ

Declaring a Glorious Mystery – God and Man

John Owen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Published:20th Nov '15

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This important post-Reformation work by John Owen explores the profound mystery of divine grace as revealed in Christ, offering deep insights into His nature and significance for believers.

The Person of Christ by John Owen is a profound exploration of the concept of divine grace as embodied in Jesus Christ. Owen, a significant figure in post-Reformation theology, delves into the complexities and mysteries surrounding Christ’s nature and His role in the divine plan of salvation. Through this work, he aims to present a comprehensive understanding of how Christ serves as the ultimate revelation of God’s grace to humanity.

In this book, Owen meticulously examines the dual nature of Christ—both divine and human—arguing that this unique combination is essential for understanding the fullness of grace available to believers. He emphasizes that Christ is not merely a historical figure but the living embodiment of God's grace, which offers redemption and reconciliation to all who believe. Owen’s insights encourage readers to reflect on the significance of Christ in their own spiritual journeys, fostering a deeper appreciation for His sacrificial love and the transformative power of grace.

Owen's work is not only a theological treatise but also a call to faith. He invites readers to engage with the mystery of Christ, urging them to contemplate the implications of His personhood for their lives. By highlighting the relationship between Christ's divinity and humanity, Owen reinforces the idea that understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping the essence of divine grace. Ultimately, The Person of Christ serves as a timeless resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christ’s significance in the Christian faith.

Provides us with an extended exposition of the wonder of forgiveness.

-- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi)

John Owen's The Person of Christ is the richest book on Christology I have ever read and one to which I return on a regular basis. Systematic in scope and doxological in aim, Owen's treatise is impossible to read without having one's mind enlarged and one's heart enamored by the glory of Jesus Christ. The new Christian Focus edition, makes the argument more transparent through the introduction of headings-all the while preserving Owen's rewarding content without abridgement-will be a great benefit to contemporary readers. Take up and read, and relish in the glory of Christ!

-- Scott R. Swain (Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)

The Apostle Paul told Timothy to "rightly divide" the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). He meant more than simply cutting it into paragraphs and chapters of course, though that can be a useful aid to understanding. John Owen's magnificent book on the person of Jesus Christ rightly handles the word about Truth Himself, in the midst of much confusion and controversy. And this edition presents that teaching in a helpfully divided up format - with chapter headings and simplified structures - that make it even more of a joy to read. This is not a superficial book, and superficial Christians will not read it. But those that do can expect meaty theology and practical piety of an exhilarating and challenging kind.

-- Lee Gatiss (Director of Church Society, and Adjunct Lecturer in Church History, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)

I don't always read the same book five times, but when I do, it is this one by John Owen. If there is a richer book on Christology in the English language, I am not aware of it.

-- Mark Jones (Minister, Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA), Vancouver, Can

ISBN: 9781781916032

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 515g

416 pages

Revised ed.