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On the Glory of Christ

John Owen

John Owen (1616-1683) was an important theologian, minister, and advocate of the congregational form of church government in England. Educated at Oxford, he was a confessed Puritan, seeking reform in the established Church as a parish minister (1643-51). At first a presbyterian, he became an "Independent" congregationalist, or "Nonconformist", and rose in influence with the parliamentary rebellion of Cromwell, being appointed vice-chancellor of Oxford. After 1660, he continued to write and lead in support of nonconformity with the English Church as a congregational minister in London.

A series of meditations on John 17:24, written by Owen near his death.

This is Owen's last treatise, written near his death, and published in 1684. It is a powerful series of meditations, or discourses, on John 17:24, regarding the Glory of Christ and the vision of it unto those who believe. The text is explicated, then are treated in turn the Person of Christ, the mystery of the Incarnation, His work as Mediator, His exaltation, and the consummation of all things in Him. The final chapters discuss beatitude – the beholding of the Glory of Christ both on earth and in heaven. This treatise is rightly called Owen's "dying testimony to the truth".

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