Mortification of Sin

Christian Living by 
John Owen

One of the top Puritan books on holiness, this classic Christian literature by John Owen urges its readers to fight against the uninviting and ever-lasting tendencies that pull us into the cycle of sins, these tendencies and attitudes remain a part of a man even when he is devoted and brought to faith. He propagated the belief in power in God’s word. To win this eternal fight against sin, John emphasizes the guidance that can be extracted from faith in Christ and the Spirit, rather than relying on the individual strength. He presents his case by stating the liabilities attached with human strength such as self – righteousness, anxiety and superstition, the roles the conscious can play. Mortification of sin is a practical book with legit research backing it up as John was an experienced academic administrator –the solutions offered are relevant in modern times where we are surrounded by temptations.