The Glory of Christ (Christian Heritage Series)

This is the first book I have read by John Owen and it will not be the last. The theology in this book is expansive and deep. I found myself, several times, having to re-read a section or even put the book down to think about what I had just read. Owen demonstrates how glorious Christ is in His person and office as Lord and Saviour. Owen discusses not only the theology of this but how it practically impacts our lives. I was surprised at how clearly and helpfully Owen connected the two given the theological depth. He clearly shows the importance of seeing the glory of Christ in some way in this life and the need for us to understand and appreciate it as best we can. The language has been slightly modernised to help today's readers clearly understand Owen's writing. I feel that I have only grasped a small amount of what Owen discusses in this book but even still it is more than I have gained from many other books. This book requires a great deal of effort but the benefits are even greater.