The Glory of Christ in the Mystery of His Person | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Glory of Christ by John Owen - The Glory of Christ in the Mysterious Constitution of His PersonIn the third chapter of his work, John Owen explores the profound glory found in the mysterious constitution of the person of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on the personal union of His infinite, eternal divine nature with His finite, limited human nature. Owen argues that while the carnal world often rejects or ignores the incarnation because its beams are too bright to bear, this union remains the essential foundation of the Christian Church, the ultimate ruin of Satan's pride, and a mystery that angels continually adore. He notes that this glorious reality was beautifully prefigured in the Old Testament by the burning bush, where the eternal fire of God's presence dwelled within a frail earthly bush without consuming it.To help believers appropriately contemplate this profound glory, Owen outlines five practical directions. First, Christians must recognize that Christ's glory is the most noble and beneficial object for human thought, vastly superior to worldly pursuits, physical pleasures, or even the contemplation of the natural universe. Second, believers must diligently search the Scriptures, because the Bible is the only mirror that reflects Christ's glory to us through direct descriptions, prophetic promises, and the sacred institutions of the Old Testament. Third, believers must transition from mere intellectual agreement to frequent, dedicated meditation on this glory, a practice that requires putting away sensual inclinations and developing a deeply spiritual mind. Fourth, Christians should cultivate spontaneous, daily thoughts of Christ, pursuing Him earnestly through prayer and worship even during seasons of spiritual dryness. Finally, because this immense glory can never be completely comprehended in our present life, all contemplation of Christ should culminate in profound adoration, amazement, and thanksgiving.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