Temptation: Resisted and Repulsed - Puritan Paperbacks (Owen)

Author:

Owen, John

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9781800401563

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Banner of Truth Trust

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Paperback

Pages:

136

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In this abridged and easy to read edition of John Owen’s classic work, the famous Puritan theologian opens up Matthew 26:41, carefully explaining what temptation is and what is involved in entering into it.

He then shows how Christ teaches two means for Christians to use to guard against this danger, namely watching and praying: ‘These two’, Owen says, ‘comprise the whole endeavour of faith for the soul’s preservation from tempation’, and he insists that it is the duty of every believer to follow diligently Christ’s instructions to avoid falling into temptation.

Owen helpfully applies his teaching, showing us how we can know whether we have entered into temptation, what practical steps should be taken to preserve our souls from entering into it, how to identify those particular times when people tend to enter into temptation, and the best ways of watching the heart itself.

Sinclair B. Ferguson has written: ‘Many of Owen’s readers have come away from reading him on such themes as temptation and indwelling sin feeling that Owen knew them through the through.’ However, not only do Owen’s penetrating insights open up areas of need in our own hearts, they also open up correspondingly profound assurances of grace in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contents

Introduction
The General Nature of Testing
What is Temptation?
Entering into Temptation
Temptation’s Hour
Our Great Duty: To Avoid Temptation
The Folly of Trusting in Our Own Hearts
Temptation Darkens the Mind
Public Temptations
Private Temptations
Why Must We Fear Temptation?
Knowing Our Danger
Means of Preservation
Praying for Protection
Watching in Seasons of Special Danger
Watching Our Hearts
Watching for the Approach of Temptation
When Surprised by Temptation
Keeping the Word of Christ’s Patience
A Sure Preservative
Considerations That Keep Us Safe
Help in Watching Against Temptation
General Exhortations

About the Author

John Owen (1616–1683), amongst the best known of the Puritans, was an English Puritan who served as vice-chancellor of Oxford University and pastor of congregations in Coggeshall and London. His writings continue to be widely read and greatly appreciated to this day.