The Fountain of Purchased Grace in Christ's Obedience and Death | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Chapter VIIn chapter six of his work, John Owen explores how believers experience communion with Christ through purchased grace, which encompasses all the righteousness and grace Christ obtained for His people. This grace originates from three primary sources: Christ's obedient life, His redemptive death, and His ongoing intercession.First, Christ's obedient life consists of both His habitual and actual righteousness. His habitual righteousness refers to the perfect holiness and conformity of His human nature to God's will. His actual obedience involves His willing fulfillment of all of God's laws and commands. Owen emphasizes that Christ did not obey the law for Himself, as He was inherently holy, but He did so voluntarily as a mediator on behalf of believers. This perfect, active obedience is imputed to believers, meaning it is credited to them so they can be accepted as righteous and attain eternal life.Second, Christ's death is the fountain of grace that removes the guilt of sin. Owen categorizes Christ's death in three ways. As a price, it provides redemption, delivering believers from the bondage of sin, Satan, and the wrath of God. As a sacrifice, it accomplishes atonement, restoring peace and reconciling believers to God. As a punishment, Christ bore the penalty of sin in the place of His people, completely satisfying God's justice.Finally, Christ's resurrection and ongoing intercession ensure the complete application of this purchased grace. By continually appearing in the presence of God, Christ advocates for believers and ensures that the fruits of His sacrifice are delivered. Furthermore, His intercession secures the Holy Spirit, who effectively bestows this purchased grace upon believers.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