The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen

by Sinclair B. Ferguson

Overview

Serving Christ and His church as a pastor, theologian, and military chaplain, John Owen lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in England’s history. His own life was marked by turbulent changes as his position rose and fell according to the tides of English politics. One day he was preaching before Parliament; the next he was fortunate just to escape with his life. But through it all, Owen remained steadfast in his faith in the triune God of the Bible.

In The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson explores the life and thought of this remarkable preacher and theologian, with a focus on Owen’s Trinitarian theology. Far from being a minute point of doctrine, God’s triune majesty was central to Owen’s Christian life and devotion. This book presents Owen’s theology of the Trinity as a door through which Christians today can find incredible blessing.

This book is part of the Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642895667
Publisher:	Ligonier Ministries
Publication date:	01/23/2024
Pages:	129
Product dimensions:	5.32(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He previously served as senior minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C., and he has written numerous books, including The Whole Christ, In Christ Alone, Devoted to God, Some Pastors and Teachers, In the Year of Our Lord, and Maturity.

Editorial Reviews

Reading this book is like listening in on a conversation between one of the most trusted voices from the past and one of the most trusted voices in the present. In fact, that’s exactly what this book is. And as you listen in, you will hear the arc of the conversation bend in one constant direction. You will hear these two voices remind you of the glorious truth that the Christian life is communion with the Triune God.

Dr. Stephen J. Nichols

Some of us who fell in love with John Owen’s writings did so, to some significant measure, because of the enthusiastic endorsement
given by Sinclair Ferguson. For me, after more than thirty-five years of gospel ministry, it would be difficult to exaggerate the importance of Owen’s theological and pastoral insights. But we have long been in need of an updated biography—not simply one that narrates the significant details of his life, but one that analyzes the contours of his theological insights and how they shaped and defined him. And no one is better placed to do that than Sinclair Ferguson. I suspect that many of us, when engaging in word-association, provide the name ‘Ferguson’ when ‘John Owen’ is mentioned. “I cannot overstate the importance of this volume. I fully expect it to become a best-seller among those who appreciate Owen—and deservedly so.

Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas

Let me begin by echoing Sinclair Ferguson’s own story: John Owen, more than any other theologian of the past, has profoundly shaped
my vision of the triune God and what it means to live in the wonder of the gospel. In this delightful little book, Ferguson offers a sort of
expert paraphrase and appreciation of Owen’s classic volume Communion with God. Along the way, he gives us a great gift: in your hands is now a beautifully accessible tour of Owen’s approach to the spiritual life, by which he means a life secure in the love of the Father, the grace of the Son, and the strong fellowship of the Spirit. Read, savor, and be refreshed, for neither Owen nor Ferguson will disappoint.

Dr. Kelly M. Kapic

This is now the prime book I will be recommending on John Owen. I am very impressed, but not surprised: Sinclair Ferguson has so
imbibed the spirit of Owen that he conveys the thought and heart of the great man with limpid clarity. This means that this book is far
more than an introduction to Owen; it is at the same time a rich and deeply affecting meditation on communion with our glorious, triune
God. Here is a feast of angel’s food.

Dr. Michael Reeves

Reading this book is like listening in on a conversation between one of the most trusted voices from the past and one of the most trusted voices in the present. In fact, that’s exactly what this book is. And as you listen in, you will hear the arc of the conversation bend in one constant direction. You will hear these two voices remind you of the glorious truth that the Christian life is communion with the triune God.”

, president, Reformation Bible College, FL

A beautifully accessible tour of Owen’s approach to the spiritual life, by which he means a life secure in the love of the father, the grace of the son, and the strong fellowship of the spirit. Read, savor, and be refreshed, for neither Owen nor Ferguson will disappoint.”

Kelly M. Kapic