Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.3/10
A weighty guide that trains us to seek real communion with God through Christ and by the Spirit.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 224 pages
- Type
- —
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.3 / 10
- Strength
- Strong doctrinal clarity joined to serious devotional depth.
- Limitation
- It is not quick reading, so we will benefit from a measured pace.
We come to this work because it teaches us that Christianity is not merely duty, it is fellowship with the living God.
John Owen helps us think clearly about communion with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and he aims to move us from knowledge into reverent worship and prayer.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We are helped because Owen makes communion concrete. He shows how the gospel opens access to God, and how believers respond, in prayer, faith, repentance, gratitude, and obedience.
We also gain doctrinal steadiness. Owen’s theology is careful, and he refuses vague spirituality. Communion is not an undefined experience, it is life with God shaped by Scripture, by Christ, and by the Spirit’s work.
For pastors, this can deepen our own devotion and steady our ministry. We are reminded that public service will thin out when private communion is neglected.
Closing Recommendation
We strongly recommend this as a serious, strengthening guide for cultivating real communion with God.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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