John Owen

1616 – 1683

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John Owen was an English Puritan pastor, theologian, and author, widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the seventeenth century. He served as a pastor, chaplain to Oliver Cromwell, and vice-chancellor of Oxford University. A leading voice among the English Nonconformists, Owen devoted his life to defending biblical truth and teaching the doctrines of grace. His writings emphasize the holiness of God, the work of Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the believer’s daily battle against sin. Among his best-known works are The Mortification of Sin, Communion with God, and The Death of Death in the Death of Christ. His writings continue to encourage Christians toward deeper faith, holiness, and communion with God.