Merit and Substitutionary Death of Christ | John Owen

Reformed Thinking · Oct 10, 2026 · 47m

Deep Dive into The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Of the Merit of Christ, with Arguments from Thence

John Owen examines the concept of Christ's merit, asserting that His death successfully purchased both privative blessings, like freedom from sin and divine wrath, and positive blessings, such as reconciliation and salvation for believers. He argues that because these spiritual benefits are legally secured through divine justice, it would be unjust if they were not actually communicated to those for whom they were intended. Furthermore, the author emphasizes that biblical…