Temptation: Resisted and Repulsed (John Owen)

Description

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 endeavor 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 it, 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.

Table of Contents

Author’s Preface vii

1 Introduction 1

2 The General Nature of Testing 5

3 What is Temptation? 8

4 Entering into Temptation 12

5 Temptation’s Hour 16

6 Our Great Duty: To Avoid Temptation 20

7 The Folly of Trusting in Our Own Hearts 28

8 Temptation Darkens the Mind 35

9 Public Temptations 38

10 Private Temptations 43

11 Why Must We Fear Temptation? 47

12 Knowing Our Danger 52

13 Means of Preservation 61

14 Praying for Protection 67

15 Watching in Seasons of Special Danger 69

16 Watching Our Hearts 77

17 Watching for the Approach of Temptation 84

18 When Surprised by Temptation 87

19 Keeping the Word of Christ’s Patience 90

20 A Sure Preservative 97

21 Considerations That Keep Us Safe 104

22 Help in Watching against Temptation 110

23 General Exhortations 114

Product Details

Title: Temptation: Resisted and Repulsed

Author: John Owen

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 136

Binding: Paperback

Size: 18.1 x 12.0 x 1.0 cm

ISBN: 9781800401563