The Saints' Fellowship with the Triune God | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Chapter 1John Owen’s 1657 treatise explores the profound spiritual reality of believers enjoying distinct fellowship with each person of the Trinity. Originally developed from sermons that brought comfort to his congregation, the work relies on a broad definition of communion. For Owen, communion with God encompasses not merely the exchange of spiritual affections, but the entire gracious relationship founded upon Christ’s redemptive work, from the atonement to the justification of the sinner.The text is structured into three main parts, each dedicated to exploring fellowship with a specific person of the Godhead. The first part establishes the reality of communion with the Father, the second examines the grace of Christ in its personal and mediatorial aspects, and the third details the effective influence of the Holy Spirit. Despite its intricate divisions, the treatise is deeply praised by its commentators for its passionate fervor and spiritual nourishment, offering an essential antidote to the scholastic and senseless theological jargon of its time.In the opening chapter, Owen examines the nature of this fellowship by contrasting it with humanity's natural fallen state. Since the introduction of sin, humanity is alienated from God, existing in darkness while God is pure light. A bridge is required because there can be no natural friendship or communion between the infinite God and fallen, corrupted humanity. This distance is removed entirely through Jesus Christ, who provides a new and living way for sinners to access God with a boldness and confidence that was largely unfamiliar to the saints of the Old Testament. Ultimately, this communion consists of a mutual spiritual exchange, wherein God communicates Himself to believers, and they respond by yielding themselves to Him in a covenant of peace.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