The Infinite Excellency and Transcendent Glory of Jesus Christ | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Digression IIn John Owen's discourse on the excellencies of Jesus Christ, he aims to draw the hearts of believers into a deeper, conjugal affection for their Savior. Owen begins by emphasizing Christ's divine nature, asserting that His deity and accompanying glory make Him infinitely excellent and distinct from all created beings. Because Christ's humanity is united with His infinite deity, He offers an inexhaustible fountain of grace and compassion capable of pardoning the greatest of sins.Owen also highlights the unique nature of Christ's love, which, unlike human affection, is eternal, unchangeable, and fruitful, actively producing grace and holiness within believers. Furthermore, Christ's human nature is celebrated for being entirely free from original sin and the corruption of Adam, while being filled with a perfect measure of created grace. This union of divine and human natures in one person uniquely qualified Christ to endure the punishment for humanity's sins and serve as the perfect mediator between God and man. Following His redemptive work, Christ was gloriously exalted, granted absolute authority over all creation, and crowned with honor to rule His eternal kingdom.To further illustrate these perfections, Owen expounds upon the bride's description of her beloved in the Song of Solomon. Christ's head of gold symbolizes His glorious and eternal government. His dark, curly locks represent His deep, unfathomable, yet orderly wisdom. His dove-like eyes signify His tender compassion, purity, and penetrating discernment. His cheeks and lips represent the sweet fragrance of His grace and the preciousness of His Word. Ultimately, Owen concludes that Christ is altogether lovely in His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ongoing care for His church.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