Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers
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Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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| Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers canonical | 3 |
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Target entity: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers Context triple: [John Owen, notableWork, Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers]
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A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
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On the Freedom of a Christian
On the Freedom of a Christian is a 1520 theological treatise by Martin Luther that argues Christians are spiritually free through faith in Christ while still bound to serve others in love.
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Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin’s seminal 16th-century theological work that systematically outlines Reformed Protestant doctrine and became a foundational text of Calvinism.
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De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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Commentary on True and False Religion
"Commentary on True and False Religion" is a 1525 theological treatise by Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli that systematically contrasts what he saw as genuine Christian faith with the errors and abuses of the late medieval Catholic Church.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers Target entity description: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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A.
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
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B.
On the Freedom of a Christian
On the Freedom of a Christian is a 1520 theological treatise by Martin Luther that argues Christians are spiritually free through faith in Christ while still bound to serve others in love.
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C.
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin’s seminal 16th-century theological work that systematically outlines Reformed Protestant doctrine and became a foundational text of Calvinism.
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D.
De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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E.
Commentary on True and False Religion
"Commentary on True and False Religion" is a 1525 theological treatise by Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli that systematically contrasts what he saw as genuine Christian faith with the errors and abuses of the late medieval Catholic Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian devotional work
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Christian non-fiction book ⓘ Puritan literature ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
believers must actively put sin to death
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mortification of sin is possible only through the Holy Spirit ⓘ neglect of mortification leads to spiritual decline ⓘ remaining sin dwells in believers ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Calvinism
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surface form:
Calvinist theology
Puritanism ⓘ
surface form:
English Puritanism
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| author | John Owen ⓘ |
| authorNationality | English ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
Puritan minister
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theologian ⓘ |
| biblicalBasis |
Colossians 3:5
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Epistle to the Romans ⓘ Romans 8:13 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | England ⓘ |
| doctrine |
progressive sanctification
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union with Christ ⓘ work of the Holy Spirit ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
believers
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indwelling sin ⓘ spiritual discipline ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian ethics
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practical theology ⓘ |
| hasForm |
printed treatise
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sermon series ⓘ |
| historicalContext | English Puritan devotional tradition ⓘ |
| influenced |
Evangelical views of sanctification
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Reformed spirituality ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christianity
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surface form:
Christians
pastors ⓘ students of theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Christian holiness
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mortification of sin ⓘ role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification ⓘ sanctification ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| period | Post-Reformation era ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Of Communion with God
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The Nature, Power, Deceit, and Prevalency of Indwelling Sin in Believers ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Protestant Christianity
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surface form:
Protestantism
Reformed churches ⓘ
surface form:
Reformed Christianity
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| theologicalMovement | Puritanism ⓘ |
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Subject: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers Description of subject: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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