Book Review: The Completed Works of John Owen: Volume 9, The Death of Christ

In Volume 9 of "The Completed Works of John Owen", we take a look at his collection on The Death of Christ, which are taken from two of Owen's most notable works, "The Death of Death in the Death of Christ" and "Of the Death of Christ, the Price He Paid, and the Purchase His Made."

I will have to admit this was a tough read because Owen because these works seem to be pretty academic. Even I read "The Death of Death" as a separate book, it was a challenge. 

In this volume, Owen shows why the death of Christ is important and on which Christianity must know Biblically. Christ's death is why we were given eternal life. Christ became our mediator and destroyed death. Yes, we will all die one day, but death lost its sting when Christ died on the cross. 

Universalism is nothing new. It has been around for centuries. Owen does make his case as to why universalism is unacceptable and only the elect will have the benefit for inheriting salvation who have received Christ as Lord. 

Once again, another good volume in "The Completed Works of John Owen." I would advise anyone studying this volume to take your time because Owen unpacks a lot. 

I received this book from Crossway in exchange for an honest review.