The Voluntary Mediation and Triple Office of the Son | John Owen

Reformed Thinking · Sep 21, 2026 · 34m

Deep Dive into The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Of Those Things Which in the Work of Redemption Are Peculiarly Ascribed to the Person of the Son

In this theological treatise, John Owen examines the Son’s specific role in the work of redemption, highlighting his voluntary commitment to the Father's plan. He identifies three primary stages of this divine mission: the incarnation, where Christ assumed human nature; the oblation, in which he offered himself as a willing sacrifice; and his ongoing intercession in heaven. Owen emphasizes that Christ’s death was not a passive…