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“Sin will be always acting, if we be not always mortifying, we are lost creatures.”

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Book:Mortification of Sin

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Mortification of Sin

Written by the Puritan theologian John Owen, this book delves into the nature of sin and the methods of its overcoming. Owen discusses the importance of spiritual disciplines and self-denial as means to mortify sin and cultivate a life of holiness. more

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John Owen (1616-1683) was a prominent English theologian, writer, and pastor. His works have had a profound impact on Christian theology, particularly in the areas of predestination and moral theology. more

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