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The Mortification of Sin by John Owen

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colemire's review against another edition

5.0

It’s a small book filled with a seminary’s worth of content. There were so many times when he spoke directly into a situation in my life. He brought to light the ways in which sin lingers in ways that I could never express in my own words. 5/5 this book was great

sophiarose1816's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

A few years back, I listened to On Temptation and meant to come right along for this 'sister' book by Puritan author and educator, John Owen. Finally got the chance and I was struck once again by the wonder of his deep theological thoughts and ability to bring it to bear in practical ways and provide practical examples. Though, no lie, it sadly took my full effort to comprehend as I listened and I'm pretty sure I'll need several more listens to glean better what he had to offer.

Targeting in on the indwelling of sin that plagues believers, Owen describes its insidious nature, the danger of not dealing with it, what it takes to combat it, and so much more. He cited mostly from Romans 8, but drew from many other passages and examples. His points were articulate and clear and struck home with me time and again. I listened straight through this first time, but I can see the benefit of audio so that one can stop, meditate for a bit, maybe take note, and then move on.

Tim Dixon was a clear-voiced, well-paced narrator and I appreciated his skill. I hope he narrates many more works.

All in all, this delve into a scholarly message on a topic that most of us have no desire to hear about let alone confront personally was excellent and I'll be back for a relisten.

utalan's review against another edition

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5.0

Another book every Christian should read. This adaptation makes it much more accessible and digestible, though at the cost of losing the beauty of Owen's writing. I'll have to read the original at some point, but this is the version to which I'll refer others.

Killing sin is not optional for the believer. If you aren't killing your sin, it is killing you. How do you do it? Not by the strength of your flesh or strict discipline or firm intentions, but by calling to mind who God is, who you are, what He's done, and what He has promised to do in and through you. This is a book about active surrender, discussing both strategy and tactics.

Highly, highly recommended.

emmatalksaboutbooks's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

averamo's review against another edition

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challenging dark hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

michaelesch's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is only 130 pages, but they were the hardest 130 pages I have ever read. Not necessarily because the words or concepts were hard, but my tendency to ignore my sin is so strong. As you read the book, you will be continually convicted, it's hard and it hurts. But it is so worth it.

This edition is easier to read than other editions.