John Owen: Justification and Imputation

By Evan Knies Justification and Personal Righteousness Speaking of justification, John Owen wrote “If we are justified before God on our own personal righteousness, and pronounced righteous by him on the account thereof, then God enters into judgment with us on something in ourselves, and acquits us thereon; for justification is a juridical act, in …

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Luther on the Perspicuity of Scripture

By Obbie Todd The Imperial Diet of Worms (1521) may be the most unfortunately named council in the history of the church. However, it’s also where a monk named Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church in a way no other sinner had before. Following the meeting, Luther’s friend and governor Frederick the Wise kindly “kidnapped” …

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