The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments (Volume 28)

John Owen, Andrew M. Leslie, Lee Gatiss, Shawn D. Wright

• Publisher: Crossway
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781433560378
• eBook ISBN: 9781433586392
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Theology

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern Readers

Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen wrote extensively on holiness, Scripture, the Trinity, missions, and ecclesiology. His classic works—which have inspired many Christian thinkers including Charles Spurgeon, J. I. Packer, and John Piper—remain influential, but until now haven't been offered in an easy-to-read collection.

The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owen's original theological writings, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 28, edited by Andrew M. Leslie, includes a variety of Owen's treatises, sermons, short letters, and tracts. These works cover scriptural, sacramental, and ecclesiological topics, including the integrity of Scripture, identifying and responding to habitual sin, and the importance of devotion and worship. Along with extensive introductions by the editor, this volume includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.

This landmark series—which will be published over a number of years—presents Owen's prolific work in an easy-to-read layout to reach and inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.

• Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen's original writing, newly typeset with text breaks, headings, and footnotes
• Insightful Introductions and Outlines: Provide historical, theological, and personal context, as well as an explanation of pastoral debates up to and following each work
• Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: 40 hardcover volumes will release over a number of years and include material not previously published
• Perfect for Churches and Schools: Invites students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans to explore worship and ecclesiology, gain a Christ-centered vision, and pursue holiness 

Table of contents

• Cover
• Newsletter Signup
• Other Crossway Books
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Works Preface
• Editor’s Introduction
• Part 1 Works on Scripture
• The Dedicatory Epistle
• 1 The Divine Origin of the Scriptures the Only Foundation of Their Authority
• 2 The Authority of Scripture and Divine Faith
• 3 Second Evidence of the Thesis
• 4 Second Evidence of the Thesis Continued
• 5 Second Evidence of the Thesis Concluded
• 6 Consequential Considerations for the Confirmation of the Divine Authority of the Scripture
• 1 General Principles for Evaluating the Recently Published Biblia polyglotta
• 2 Foundational Assumptions about the Integrity of Scripture Outlined and Defended
• 3 Of Various Lections in the Greek Copies of the New Testament
• 4 The General Premises of the London Polyglot Bible concerning the Origin and Antiquity of the Hebrew Vowel Points
• 5 Evaluating the Matter concerning the Origin and Antiquity of the Hebrew Vowel Points
• 6 Evaluating the Arguments in Favor of the Late Origin of the Hebrew Vowel Points
• 7 The Nature of the Keri and Ketib Considered
• 8 The Proper Use of Translations
• Part 2 Works on the Lord’s Supper
• To Mrs. Cooke of Stoke Newington
• Preface to the 1760 Edition
• Discourse 1 Several Things Suitable for the Acting of Faith
• Discourse 2 The Special Object of Faith in This Ordinance, the Peculiar Communion with Christ in This Ordinance, and the
• Discourse 3 The Two Immediate Ends of This Ordinance
• Discourse 4 The Ways and Uses of “Showing” the Lord’s Death in This Ordinance
• Discourse 5 Preparation Necessary for This Ordinance
• Discourse 6 Preparation for This Ordinance Continued
• Discourse 7 The Sacramental Representation of Christ in This Ordinance
• Discourse 8 The Duty of Remembering Christ’s Sufferings in This Ordinance
• Discourse 9 Instructions for Different Sorts of Sinners in Approaching the Lord’s Table
• Discourse 10 The Presence of Christ in This Ordinance
• Discourse 11 Scripture to Consider When Meditating Upon Christ’s Sufferings in This Ordinance
• Discourse 12 Attaining Conformity to Christ’s Death in This Ordinance
• Discourse 13 The Nature, Use, and Administration of the Ordinance Itself
• Discourse 14 The Nature, Use, and Administration of the Ordinance Itself Continued
• Discourse 15 The Present Exercise of Faith in This Ordinance
• Discourse 16 The Present Exercise of Faith in This Ordinance Continued
• Discourse 17 The Exchange between Christ and the Sinner Represented in the Ordinance
• Discourse 18 Preparing Our Minds for the Exercise of Faith and Communion with God in This Ordinance
• Discourse 19 Exercising Faith in the Death of Christ in This Ordinance
• Discourse 20 The Love of Christ in His Death for Sinners
• Discourse 21 Being Affected by the Love That “Passeth Knowledge”
• Discourse 22 The Eternal Love of the Father for the Son the Foundation of All Love in Creation
• Discourse 23 Brief Instructions for Believers Unacquainted With the Nature of the Ordinance
• Discourse 24 The Importance of Seeking an Experience of the Power of Christ’s Death
• Discourse 25 The Peculiar Spiritual Communion with Christ, and His Substantial Incorporation within a Believer through This Ordinance
• Advertisement to the 1750 Edition
• Discourse 1 The Act and Object of Faith in This Ordinance
• Discourse 2 The Sacramental Participation of Christ in This Ordinance
• Discourse 3 The Exhibition and Receipt of Christ in This Ordinance
• Part 3 Collected Works on Ecclesiology
• Discourse 1 Conviction of Sin and Looking to Christ
• Discourse 2 Evidences of True Conversion
• Discourse 3 Our Participation in the Particular Sins of the Day
• Discourse 4 Recovering from Spiritual Decay
• Discourse 5 Approaching the Whole Person of Christ in Devotion and Worship
• Discourse 6 Seeking Spiritual Grace from Christ
• Discourse 7 Threats to Our Faith When in Prayer
• Discourse 8 Identifying Habitual Sin
• Discourse 9 The Conflict between Habitual Sin and the Spiritual State
• Discourse 10 Instructions for Responding to Habitual Sin
• Discourse 11 Responding to Difficult Seasons of Divine Providence
• Discourse 12 Spiritual Encouragements for Responding to Difficult Seasons of Divine Providence
• Discourse 13 Spiritual Encouragement in Difficult Seasons of Divine Providence
• Discourse 14 Spiritual Reformation in a Difficult Season of Divine Providence
• Reflections on a Slanderous Libel
• A Letter concerning the Matter of the Present Excommunications
• A Discourse concerning the Administration of Church Censures
• Question 1
• Question 2
• Twelve Arguments, against Any Conformity of Members of Separate Churches, to the National Church
• Of Infant Baptism
• A Vindication of Two Passages in Irenaeus against the Exceptions of Mr. Tombs
• Of Dipping
• Of Marrying after Divorce in Case of Adultery
• General Index
• Scripture Index