“ Another great overview ” There is one absolutely crucial statement in this part of Owen's work that Mr.DeJuana reminds us of. Mortification is a means to the end of our salvation not the cause and effect of it. I know how it is with myself, especially when I get to chapter 9 and Owen talks about the dangerous symptoms of any lust, (1)its inveterateness. If the foundation is not properly laid, than Owen will pierce too you deep with the lancet, and assurance will flee. The process will be attempted out of servile fear, aiming to gain God's acceptance instead of obedience OUT OF this evangelical motive. Owen understands this thoroughly. ref. Application of the Glory of Christ SID=931214382410 and SID=12100822434010 on SermonAudio. Rabbi Duncan said of Owen's treatise, Indwelling Sin "be prepared for the knife." But M'Cheyene rightly said with every one look within, take ten looks to Christ.
“ As Good as it Gets ” I am gratified to see our Reformed Baptist brethren teaching through Owen's work. For example, while Frank Dejuana was preaching this in Montville, the same day Stephen Gambill - also a graduate of T.M.A. was preaching it in Nashville. http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1229121559190 I must admit that I really like Mr.De Juana's delivery and I know I will not be satisfied with 5 messages on 14 chapters, but Les Walthers has preached through it twice, between these men I will be have to be content! I just finished narrating Owen's Treatise on Indwelling Sin, and still I welcome the warnings that these messages bring, as well as the instruction.
“ Great Sermon! ” This is a wonderful message!
Enoch is one of the least talked about bible personalities in the bible. Yet, his life has such an impact on understanding spirituality.
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“ Great Sermon! ” If I am going to be honest with myself. I am guilty of this. This message shook me. Lord, I pray that I do not pull out the arrows you have shot into my heart for my own good, but that I will instead seek your face and surrender to you. Amen.
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank you Lord Jesus for giving gifts to your church like pastor Albert Martin. We do not worship men. But we recognize when the Lord Jesus grants gifts in understanding, teaching and preaching God's word dividing it aright to the edification of His church. Thank you pastor Martin for your labors and for your example to us who have grown up in the faith under the influence of your ministry!
“ Biblically True ” Heard about the sermon from Ray Comfort and the On The Box youtube program. He directed his audience to the sermon in response to a question about proper attire for women engaged in witnessing/open air preaching. Enjoyed it.
“ Thank you! ” What a great way to think about sin. I agree. It is helpful to think about sin as indwelling demon. This sermon has given me courage to fight.
“ Great Sermon! ” This is excellent. Thank you. Never thought about the 2 criminals as in a sense of representing the two races of humanity. One that at some ordained time will be granted repentance unto salvation, and the other defying God till the end and dying in their sins unto eternal destruction.
“ Great warning. ” Blessed message: Christians, and especially ministers of the Gospel should not play with sin. God will discipline those who do that.
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