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Of Schism by Owen, John (1616-1683)
The charge of schism was repeatedly brought against those who sought to reform the Church according to Scripture. Owen refrains from all recrimination, and instead examines the scriptural import of the term ‘schism’, proving that it denotes, not a rupture of ecclesiastical communion, but causeless divisions with the pale of the church..
Owen, John (1616-1683)
Congregational theologian
Treatise of the Dominion of Sin and Grace by Owen, John (1616-1683)
This treatise by John Owen is founded on Romans 6:14. Owen, an English Congregationalist, assumes three facts are true before the writing of his piece. First, that sin dwells in believers; second, that it seeks to renew its dominion over them; and third, that it endeavors to accomplish its goal by deceit and force.
Grace and Duty of being Spiritually Minded by Owen, John (1616-1683)
Thomas Chalmers wrote that Owen’s book on Spiritual-Mindedness holds ‘a distinguished rank among the voluminous writings of this celebrated author.’ For him three features made it very special: the force with which it applies truth to the conscience; the way Owen plumbs the depths of Christian experience as a skilful physician of the soul;…
Brief Declaration and Vindication of The Doctrine of the Trinity by Owen, John (1616-1683)
In this focused and enlightening treatise, John Owen defends the truth and coherency of the doctrine of the Trinity. Owen responds most explicitly to the heresy of "Socinianism." Socinianism holds that Christ did not pre-exist before being a man.
Truth and Innocence Vindicated by Owen, John (1616-1683)
In his “Discourse of Ecclesiastical Polity” Samuel Parker decried religious toleration as unfriendly to social order, and attempted to blacken the character of the Nonconformists.
Vindiciæ Evangelicæ or, the Mystery of the Gospel Vindicated and Socinianism Examined by Owen, John (1616-1683)
In the 1650s, historic Christianity in England was challenged by Socinianism. This heretical system was to a large extent based on Arianism, which had plagued the ancient church.
Brief Instruction in the Worship of God by Owen, John (1616-1683)
In A Brief Instruction in the Worship of God, which came to be known as The Independents’ Catechism, Owen outlines the constitution and ordinances of a Christian Church, and explains the duties of office-bearers and members.
Pensées by Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662)
The Pensées is simply the compelling "Thoughts" of mathematician, physicist, and religious thinker Blaise Pascal. Originally intending to publish a book defending Christianity, Pascal died before he could complete it.
Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662)
French theologian, mathematician, and philosopher
