Divine Grace and the Merit of Christ | John Owen
Deep Dive into A Display of Arminianism by John Owen - Of the Cause of Faith, Grace, and Righteousness
In chapter ten of John Owen’s work, he addresses the theological controversy surrounding the causes of faith, grace, and righteousness. Reformed theology asserts that these spiritual blessings are procured through the merit of Christ as their meritorious cause, and worked in believers by the Holy Spirit as their efficient cause. Conversely, Owen argues that Arminians deny both the merit of Christ and the work of the Spirit in producing these graces.
Owen explains that Arminians consider it…
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