The Divine Intent of Christ's Death | John Owen

Reformed Thinking · Sep 27, 2026 · 33m

Deep Dive into The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Containing a Removal of Some Mistakes and False Assignations of the End of the Death of Christ

This text examines the theological purposes behind the death of Christ, specifically refuting the idea that its primary goal was to benefit Jesus himself or simply grant God the "liberty" to save. The author argues that Christ did not die to gain personal power or glory, as his divine nature was already perfect and his sovereignty over creation is inherent to his identity. Furthermore, the passage rejects the notion that the…