Of the Mortification of Sin

I recently began reading Overcoming Sin and Temptation, the updated and edited version of John Owen’s classic Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers (find it on CCEL here). This edited version is helpful, not just because of the updated language and comments, but also because it brings Owen to life for a new generation who need his influence, insight, theology and boldness. One may download the new book, Overcoming Sin and Temptation, from JohnOwen.org here (PDF).

Owen was…

Here’s one of my favorite quotes from Owen:

Do you mortify;
do you make it your daily work;
be always at it while you live;
cease not a day from this work;
be killing sin or it will be killing you.

• Visit JohnOwen.org
• Download Overcoming Sin and Temptation (PDF)
• Read the essay “John Owen on the Mortification of Sin” by Justin Taylor, presented to the Gospel Coalition 2007
• Read the essay “The Person & Satisfaction of Christ” by John Owen, presented to the Gospel Coalition 2007
• A.N.T.H.E.M. – strategies for fighting lust – an article and tract by John Piper
• Battling the Unbelief of Lust – a sermon by John Piper
• x3watch – accountability software
• Covenant Eyes – accountability software and/or filter