The Bond of Grace and Duty, In the Soteriology of John Owen

The Bond of Grace and Duty, In the Soteriology of John OwenPhilip Craigs analysis shows very clearly what was at issue here, and how completely and crushingly, without naming names, Owen outflanks and undercuts this widespread Puritan form of easy believism. It is a thorough, painstaking and definitive piece of work that carries more of a message for the church of our time than doctoral theses usually do. What a privilege it is to introduce and commend such a worth while book as this. J. I. Packer,

‘Philip Craig’s analysis shows very clearly what was at issue here, and how completely and crushingly, without naming names, Owen outflanks and undercuts this widespread Puritan form of easy-believism. It is a thorough, painstaking and definitive piece of work that carries more of a message for the church of our time than doctoral theses usually do. What a privilege it is to introduce and commend such a worth-while book as this.’ J.I. Packer, Theologian. Professor of Theology, Regent Colleg Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Founders Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781943539161

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Philip A. Craig was a graduate of the University of Georgia (BA-English), University of Georgia Law School (JD), and Regent College (MDiv). While maintaining an active law practice in Chicago, Craig did doctoral studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is now the General Editor of The Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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‘Dr. Philip Craig’s very impressive work on John Owen establishes that he challenged antinomianism extensively in his Works despite seldom identifying antinomian authors, perhaps anticipating Margaret Thatcher’s later policy of refusing to name her opponents, lest he should unwittingly give them “the oxygen of publicity.” Dr. Craig has demonstrated that he knows his way around the Puritans in general and John Owen in particular. He certainly clears up a great deal of contemporary confusion at the outset by making an important distinction between preparation for grace and preparationism. Philip Craig’s work is relevant for the church today, as antinomianism remains a serious issue. I welcome this book’s publication and wish it a wide circulation.’ Dr. Robert W. Oliver, Lecturer in Church History and Historical Theology, London Theological Seminary, UK