Particularity of the New Covenant and Gospel Revelation | John Owen

Reformed Thinking · Oct 1, 2026 · 17m

Deep Dive into The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Arguments against the Universality of Redemption - The Two First; from the Nature of the New Covenant, and the Dispensation thereof

John Owen presents two primary theological arguments against the idea that Christ’s redemption is universal, asserting instead that it is limited to the elect. First, he contends that the New Covenant is a specific agreement where God does not merely demand faith but actively grants it to his people; therefore, Christ’s death only applies to those who receive this internal grace. Second, he…