Fellowship with Christ the Son of God | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part II: Chapter 1In Part II, Chapter 1 of his work, John Owen examines the intimate fellowship that saints share with Jesus Christ, who acts as their Mediator. He uses 1 Corinthians 1:9 to confirm that God actively calls believers into this relationship, and Revelation 3:20 to illustrate Christ knocking on the door to dine with them, representing a deep spiritual intimacy.This communion relies on mutual delight. The souls of believers are likened to a garden that produces the pleasant fruits of the Holy Spirit, bringing immense joy and refreshment to Christ. Conversely, Christ provides a lavish spiritual feast for His saints, which Proverbs 9 describes as Wisdom building a house and preparing a banquet of meat and wine to signify gospel abundance.Owen extensively analyzes the Song of Solomon 2:1-7 to explain the mechanics of this relationship. Christ refers to Himself as the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys, representing His captivating beauty and righteousness, while describing His church as a pure lily excelling among thorns. Believers compare Christ to an apple tree in a barren forest, offering sweet fruit for spiritual sustenance and protective shade from divine wrath and earthly weariness.From these passages, Owen identifies four defining aspects of fellowship with Christ. The first is sweetness, which is found in the refreshing spiritual delights and grace of the gospel. The second is delight, occurring when a believer is overwhelmed by Christ's love and deeply longs for His presence. The third is safety, as Christ's love serves as a protective banner shielding believers from spiritual enemies. The fourth is comfort, realized when Christ tenderly embraces and supports the fainting soul.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerWorship Music: https://suno.com/playlist/3a498d0f-c90e-4981-8aa7-59834e7239f7https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730