The Second Difference Between Faith and Sight in Beholding the Glory of Christ | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Glory of Christ by John Owen - The Second Difference between Our Beholding the Glory of Christ by Faith in This World and by Sight in HeavenJohn Owen examines the profound difference between beholding the glory of Christ through faith in this earthly life versus viewing it through direct sight in heaven. In this world, our spiritual vision by faith is weak, imperfect, and frequently interrupted. Christ sometimes sovereignly withdraws His comforting presence to awaken believers from spiritual sloth and negligence, prompting them to engage in an earnest and diligent search for Him. When Christ hides His face, believers can recognize it by a noticeable decline in their spiritual vigor, leaving their affections cold and their graces withered. Beholding Christ through faith is meant to transform the believer into His image, bringing spiritual refreshment, enduring peace, and profound joy.However, when this vision is obstructed, the cause is primarily found within ourselves. Internal corruptions, unmortified lusts, and worldly distractions cloud our understanding and divert our minds from heavenly contemplation. Furthermore, Satan actively works to hinder this spiritual sight by casting darts of doubt and fear, or by seducing individuals into a false, careless security.In glorious contrast, the future sight of Christ in heaven will be flawless, stable, and completely uninterrupted. In glory, the essential faculties of the human soul will be perfectly purified and freed from the limitations of the flesh, enabling believers to continuously abide in the contemplation of Christ without any weariness. Rather than looking through the dim mirror of earthly faith, believers will behold Christ face to face with direct comprehension. Furthermore, Christ will never withdraw His presence for even a moment. The heavenly state contains no shifting shadows, but remains in a perpetual noon of divine light. With no internal defects or external temptations remaining, believers will rest in eternal satisfaction.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