Product Description
Now, in this modernized abridgement of John Owen’s Apostasy From the Gospel, Dr R. J. K. Law makes its powerful teaching readily accessible to modern readers. Some will find its pages deeply soul-searching; others will be struck with the clarity of Owen’s insight; all will find a work which wounds in order to heal.
Few subjects have received less attention from contemporary Christian writers than that of apostasy. The idea that professing Christians may prove not to be true Christians is, in many respects, too serious a prospect for our facile age. But, for Owen, such avoidance of the issue was itself a pressing reason for writing on it at length and in great depth of spiritual analysis. His exposition is a masterpiece of penetration and discernment.
Paperback, 208 pages
Publication Date: September 2021
Table of Contents
Publisher’s Preface
1. The Nature and Causes of Apostasy from the Gospel
2. Partial Apostasy from the Gospel
3. Apostasy from the Truth of the Gospel
4. The Reasons and Causes of Apostasy
5. Darkness and Ignorance as Causes of Apostasy
6. Pride, Neglect, and Worldliness Causes of Apostasy
7. Apostasy from the Doctrines of the Gospel
8. Apostasy from the Commands of the Gospel
9. Apostasy and the Ordained Ministry
10. Further Causes of Apostasy
11. Apostasy from Evangelical Worship
12. The Dangers of Widespread Apostasy
13. Defenses against Apostasy
Author
This greatest of all British theologians was incredibly prolific as a writer, with John Owen’s books numbering in the dozens. He was a man of great stature with national influence during his lifetime, preaching before Parliament multiple times and serving as chaplain and advisor to Oliver Cromwell. He also enjoyed some influence with King Charles II. He is best known, though, for his writings that cover subjects ranging from doctrinal explorations to ecclesiastical themes to practical advice. No matter the topic, it was thoroughly explored and presented with authority—and, although he often wrote books to help decipher troubling current issues, they are presented in a way that is timeless. The Works of John Owen is available in a 16-volume set, and is also available in single volumes. Books that continue to be of interest include The Mortification of Sin, Duties of Christian Fellowship, and Indwelling Sin in Believers, among others.
