The Death of Death in the Death of Christ: Modern, Updated English Translation

by John Owen

So, it is clear and apparent what the intention and design of Christ and his Father were in this great work, and towards whom - namely, to save us, to deliver us from the evil world, to cleanse and purify us, to make us holy, zealous, and fruitful in good works, to make us acceptable, and to bring us to God; for through him "we have access into the grace wherein we stand" (Rom. 5:2).

First, Reconciliation with God by removing and overcoming the hostility that existed between Him and us.

Secondly, Justification removes the guilt of our sins, secures forgiveness and pardon, and frees us from their power, as well as the punishment and anger we deserve for them.

Thirdly, Sanctification involves cleansing ourselves from the impurities and stains of our sins, renewing God's image within us, and providing us with the virtues of the Holy Spirit.

Fourthly, Adoption involves the incredible freedom and all the wonderful benefits that come with being children of God.

Fifth, the effects of Christ's death don't stop here; they continue until we are settled in heaven, in eternal glory and immortality.

In summary, the death and shedding of Jesus Christ's blood has accomplished and effectively secured eternal redemption for all those involved, which includes grace in this life and glory in the next.

They first set their goal and then figured out the means to achieve it.

When the means used to achieve a goal are not suitable or well-matched for it, and do not follow the rule that the actor should work by, then it's inevitable that the person will aim for one thing and something else will happen, in terms of the morality of the work.

However, when the actor acts correctly and appropriately - when they aim for a goal that is suitable for them, related to their own perfection and situation, and use means that are appropriate for the intended goal - then the purpose of the work and the worker are the same.

The main reason for this difference is that secondary actors, like humans, have a purpose set for their actions by God, who gives them an external rule or law to follow, which will always accompany them in their actions, whether they want it or not.

1. The main architect and driving force behind our redemption is the entire blessed Trinity, as all external works of the Deity are indivisible and shared equally among each person, while maintaining their unique manner of existence and order.