Reading The Next Classic Together
A couple of months ago some of the readers of this site began to read some Christian classics together. We spent eight weeks reading through J.C. Ryle’s Holiness, covering one chapter per week and posting some thoughts about the book on Thursday mornings. I’m not quite sure how many people took the opportunity to read along with us, but believe it was in excess of one hundred. Holiness was a worthwhile read and we learned that it has rightly earned its position as a Christian classic. Feedback from readers assured me that this was a project we should continue as it benefited all who chose to participate.
It is time to think about our next effort. Having asked many of you what you’d be interested in reading next, I think there will be a good bit of interest in reading some John Owen. Owen is known as being one of the greatest theologians in the history of the church and certainly one who offered penetrating analysis of the human condition. His works are known as being difficult to read, but always worth the effort. C.J. Mahaney says, “No writer has taught me more about the dynamics of the heart and the deceitfulness of sin than John Owen.” Jerry Bridges writes, “To read Owen is to mine spiritual gold.” Mark Dever says, “Sin is tenacious, but by God’s grace we can hate it and hunt it. John Owen provides the mater guide for the sin-hunter.” And Phillip Ryken insists that, “John Owen is a spiritual surgeon with the rare skill to cut away the cancer of sin and bring gospel healing to the sinner’s soul. Apart from the Bible, I have found his writings to be the best books ever written to help me stop sinning the same old sins.” It’s hard to argue with all of those men!
So for the next classic we read together, I propose John Owen’s Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers. You will find this as portion of Overcoming Sin and Temptation, edited by Justin Taylor and Kelly Kapic. This edition maintains the unabridged text, but provides useful introductions and editorial assistance. For example, the editors footnote difficult or obscure words, update archaic language (i.e. they change “thee” to “you”), transliterate words that Owen provided in the original biblical languages, and so on. They maintain the full impact of Owen’s words while removing some of the hindrances experienced by the modern reader. It is this edition that I will be reading and I’d encourage you to do the same. If you order it from Westminster Books, the book should ship to you immediately and be in your hands in just a few days. It is also available at Amazon and just about anywhere else.
Those who do not wish to purchase the book, can find it at CCEL though not in the edited version.
The book is divided into three parts and fourteen chapters. The chapters are mostly quite short, though as the editors point out, the divisions are somewhat less than ideal as Owen did not use chapter divisions in the way we might today. Still, they provide useful breaks in the text and we’ll stick with them. We’ll read one chapter per week and meet right here at this site to discuss things on Thursdays.
I think we can begin with the first chapter on November 15. So if you’d like to read along with us and begin to tackle some John Owen, get a copy of the book and check in here on the fifteenth to begin some discussion. You do not need to write any discussion of your own—just check in to see what others are saying.
Please let me know if you’re interested in participating by posting a comment below.
Comments (173) »
1. Mark Johnston
November 1, 2007
10:14 AM
Tim,
I have been reading this book and I think it is an excellent idea to read and spur us on in conversation.
2. Andy
November 1, 2007
11:14 AM
I downloaded the above edited version here: http://www.johnowen.org/media/OvercomingSinAndTemptation.pdf
3. Ian Vaillancourt
November 1, 2007
11:17 AM
I love this idea, Tim. I can’t participate directly b/c of time, but I do plan on copying/pasting/gleaning from your comments. I’ve read this book twice on my own, and am currently reading it slowly, out loud with a friend. By most accounts this is the best book on the topic. Thanks for this service to Christ’s church. Ian.
4. Don Gale
November 1, 2007
11:24 AM
I’m finishing up a book right now and was planning on re-reading Mortification next, so this works out wonderfully…i anticipate seeing LOTS of stuff I missed the first time
5. Travis Mitchell
November 1, 2007
11:32 AM
I’m in!
6. Jeri
November 1, 2007
11:36 AM
I am looking forward to it!
7. Tim
November 1, 2007
11:37 AM
Great idea! My wife and I are about to begin facilitating a small group using Overcoming Sin and Temptation so the timing of this is excellent!
8. Ken
November 1, 2007
11:43 AM
I’ve been wanting to read this; thanks for choosing this as your next selection!
9. Greg Smith
November 1, 2007
11:44 AM
Count me in. I already have this book but have not yet cracked the cover. I have read previous versions in the past and am greatly looking forward to this discussion.
10. Juan Martinez
November 1, 2007
12:02 PM
I’m in as well.. Thanks
11. Dan Sudfeld
November 1, 2007
12:11 PM
Bought the book awhile back. Haven’t cracked it open yet. Thanks for providing the impetus. I’m in.
12. B. Minich
November 1, 2007
12:13 PM
I’m in. I didn’t post much on it, but I really benefited from Holiness, and started Owen a while back but never got around to finishing it. Now’s a good chance to start again.
13. Lodebar
November 1, 2007
1:03 PM
Count me in
14. Steven
November 1, 2007
1:11 PM
Looking forward to it.
15. Jacob Hantla
November 1, 2007
1:11 PM
Good call, Tim. I’m in.
16. Michael MacCaughelty
November 1, 2007
1:26 PM
Thanks for the suggestion, I look forward to reading Owen for the first time.
17. Chris Dattilo
November 1, 2007
1:31 PM
I’ll be reading through for the 3rd time - but first in the Talyor/Kapic edition. I’m really looking forward to the discussion. It’s a book I would like to read once a year.
18. Jason W
November 1, 2007
1:39 PM
I look forward to reading this with you all.
19. Elizabeth
November 1, 2007
1:41 PM
I look forward to reading and discussing this book with all of you. Thanks for your leadership, Tim!
20. Francisco
November 1, 2007
1:45 PM
sign me in!
21. Ben Scofield
November 1, 2007
1:57 PM
I’m in. Thanks for the encouragement. I have had this book for a number of months and read through the introductory material twice, but haven’t seemed to find the time to actually read the text. It will be good to have company on the journey.
22. Annette Harrison
November 1, 2007
2:02 PM
I’m in, Tim. Looking forward to it!
23. Evers Ding
November 1, 2007
2:09 PM
I’m in.
After this book, can we read Joel Osteen’s Your Best Life Now together? =-)
24. Andy Thompson
November 1, 2007
2:14 PM
I’m currently reading this book and would love to be in on the discussion.
25. Kyle
November 1, 2007
2:53 PM
Sound great I’m in. I got this book last year at Piper’s Pator’s conference last Feb. but haven’t started it yet so this will be a great kick start.
Eau Claire, WI Soli Deo Gloria
26. Marc R
November 1, 2007
3:06 PM
Hi, just saw a link to this post on the Between two worlds blog. I picked up a copy of this book this summer but have yet to read it. I’d love to read along with you.
27. Ken Mullis
November 1, 2007
3:19 PM
I have all of John Owen on CD Rom, so will work from that. I wanted to join in the Holiness read, but couldn’t find my copy after a move! Used to have the Owen volumes but had to downsize when I retired. Love your blog
28. Loren Benson
November 1, 2007
3:40 PM
Great choice. I have read Overcoming Sin and Temptation but it has been awhile. Owen really helped me see how difficult it is to deal with sin in my life and the consequences if I don’t. As J. I. Packer has said, Owen will make you more of a realist as to what is involved in mortifying sin in your life. I hope to be able to participate and appreciate your effort to get beyond the milk and chew on some solid food.
29. Marc
November 1, 2007
4:11 PM
Me too.
30. Mike B
November 1, 2007
4:32 PM
I am Game.
31. Kenneth Clayton
November 1, 2007
4:34 PM
I have been working my way through this book and am almost finished with the second section Of Temptation: The Nature and Power Of It. I am looking forward to following the comments and thinking back on what I have already read.
32. Andrew Brown
November 1, 2007
4:42 PM
I’ve been looking for an excuse to read Owen for some time now and he seems so daunting to read alone. So basically I’m in.
33. Thomas Womack
November 1, 2007
4:49 PM
Yes, I would like to read Owens along with you….
34. Gean Ann Nelson
November 1, 2007
4:55 PM
I ordered the book. Looking forward to it.
35. donsands
November 1, 2007
4:55 PM
Holiness was such a blessed encouragement. Thanks for helping make an opportunity to read such books. Reading Owen sounds difficult, but it sounds like something I truly need to read. I’m able and willin’.
36. Vickie
November 1, 2007
4:58 PM
Count me in.
37. jason sessoms
November 1, 2007
5:28 PM
This is good stuff. I have started reading this book several times while never finishing it. Hopefully this will spur me on to work through it completely. Thanks for doing this.
38. Elizabeth K
November 1, 2007
5:40 PM
Wonderful timing to participate in this—holiday break permits.
39. Timothy Aynes
November 1, 2007
6:16 PM
I’m in for sure. I read this book aloud with some buddies last year. We were affectionately known as the ROOL (Read Owen Out Loud) group. It stretched my mind and soul. Thanks for creating the opportunity Tim.
40. Keith G
November 1, 2007
6:32 PM
I’ve had the book for awhile, but haven’t started it yet. This will be the perfect opportunity. Count me in.
41. Caroline
November 1, 2007
7:03 PM
I’m in. I enjoyed Holiness even though I didn’t post much. I’m looking forward to more classic gems unearthed in John Owen!
42. Michael
November 1, 2007
7:16 PM
I’m in. Much gratitude.
43. Darren
November 1, 2007
7:29 PM
I would love to join you guys.
44. Jerry
November 1, 2007
7:30 PM
I fell behind with Ryle, but finally caught up after the fact. Maybe I can stay on track with Owen.
45. Yiyin
November 1, 2007
9:38 PM
Planning on joining everyone else here…..so excited!!
46. Robert Weir
November 1, 2007
9:49 PM
I’m in again, looking forward to the read and discussion.
47. Jeff Amonett
November 1, 2007
10:02 PM
In.
48. Shelley J
November 1, 2007
10:22 PM
Sounds good.
49. Jeffrey
November 1, 2007
10:25 PM
In
50. Tim
November 1, 2007
11:04 PM
There is a version of this available for e-sword. You can get it HERE
51. Nathan Jewett
November 2, 2007
12:32 AM
Ordering it tonight.
52. Gregory Pittman
November 2, 2007
12:57 AM
Looking forward to it.
53. Kenny Anderson
November 2, 2007
4:12 AM
I would love to join… great idea! You can’t go wrong with John Owen; I love his writings.
54. Kevin
November 2, 2007
5:15 AM
It’s been sitting on my desk unread for a couple of months, so hopefully this will help me get into it!
55. Christian
November 2, 2007
5:22 AM
+1
56. Boaly
November 2, 2007
7:13 AM
Looking forward ti it, in fact I can’t wait!
57. Jim Coyle
November 2, 2007
7:59 AM
I am in too, and Hi to everyone from Rainy Scotland!
58. Ken Davis
November 2, 2007
8:24 AM
I might pop in to have a peek. My schedule doesn’t allow me to commit to too much extracurricular, but I can try to keep up.
59. Chuck Randall
November 2, 2007
8:31 AM
I’ll join in with you all. I am currently reading the original for the second time. It is a tremendously helpful book. I hope I can keep up with you. I discovered this blog while you were in JC Ryle’s Holiness text. Learning from one another will be great.
60. Danny Best
November 2, 2007
9:10 AM
This my first time visting your site I providentially came upon your site looking for a review of The Dawkins Delusion? by Alister McGrath. This was prompted by an interview I heard with Dr. Alister McGrath on Issues Etc. Please let me know when you are going to start in this most excellent book!
61. TimK
November 2, 2007
9:45 AM
I’m in.
62. Flash
November 2, 2007
9:54 AM
Looking forward to it. Just ordered my copy off of eBay.
63. Karen B
November 2, 2007
10:22 AM
Have ordered the book.
64. Kendall
November 2, 2007
10:26 AM
How thrilled I was to read that John Owen will be your next book selection. I recently purchased this title in preparation for taking our Senior High students through it. It has captured my attention from page 1. How desperately we need to learn early in life about the nature and effects of sin! Now I can glean not only from my own readings, but also from the vast discussion and observations of others. Thanks so much Tim.
65. Rob Mellen Jr
November 2, 2007
10:31 AM
Sounds like a good plan. I’ve always wanted to read John Owen but have never been brave enough on my own. I’m looking forward to this group read.
66. Daron Lawing
November 2, 2007
10:36 AM
Nice. I own it and am glad to see his works being revisited. “We need to be killing sin or it will be killing us.”
67. Daron Lawing
November 2, 2007
10:40 AM
One other thing… I was wondering if you should start with Mortification or with Indwelling Sin in the Believer… chicken? egg?
Perhaps it’s not up for debate but 3 years ago I started with Indwelling Sin and finished with Mortification…. it seemed like the right way to progress… what do you think?
68. John Divito
November 2, 2007
11:36 AM
I also bought this book a while back but have never opened it since. Now I look forward to reading it with you.
May God bless our time of discussion together. Count me in!
69. Terry
November 2, 2007
12:34 PM
Me too!
(Kind of wish it was “Communion with Triune God” by Owen, though…since we just bought it. Next time perhaps)
70. Kim
November 2, 2007
2:32 PM
I may be one of many who don’t post comments but read along with you and greatly appreciate that you are doing this!
71. Mrs. JDD
November 2, 2007
3:35 PM
I just purchased the book last Saturday! I am looking forward to being a part of this reading group! Thanks Tim, for allowing a platform where we can discuss such an excellent classic.
72. Brandon
November 2, 2007
3:35 PM
please count me in
73. Luke
November 2, 2007
3:57 PM
Count me in. It’s been sitting on my nightstand for a while…just not being read!
74. Chris
November 2, 2007
3:58 PM
I’m in.
I love to read with others, but the people in my book club won’t go for something so meaty. Thanks for the venue to dig in and discuss.
75. michael
November 2, 2007
5:35 PM
This book has been on my list for months. I guess this will just bring it to the top.
76. Jason
November 2, 2007
6:22 PM
Super! Can’t wait to begin…
77. Peter S
November 2, 2007
7:14 PM
Count me in (though I’ll be reading the CCEL copy - I have a tendency towards e-books and I can put that on my PDA).
This sounds like a very interesting read.
-Pete
78. Doug
November 2, 2007
7:42 PM
I’m in!
79. Kyle
November 2, 2007
7:51 PM
I wanted in on th elast one, but had too much going on with school to take part. The busiest time of the semester is past, however, and I think I can join the discussion on this one. I read the preface online, and will probably purchase the Taylor edition you’ve suggested.
Thanks for this opportunity.
80. KellyJ
November 2, 2007
9:42 PM
I was debating whether to purchase this while Westminster was running their sale. This is a most excellent reason. I look forward to participating with y’all.
81. Jeff Fuhry
November 3, 2007
10:17 AM
Count me in. I recently read a bio of Owen by Andrew Thomson and have been wanting to read some of Owen’s works. I guess nows the time.
82. Kate W
November 3, 2007
12:22 PM
I am very excited to do this! I have never read this classic book but my husband loves it and wanted to give it to all his groomsmen as a wedding gift! I thought it was a little out of place but…. :)
Can’t wait to start!
83. Joe W
November 3, 2007
1:40 PM
Count me in!
I’m hoping to have Ryle finished in the next few days and just ordered Owen this morning.
84. William
November 3, 2007
3:17 PM
I think this is a great idea.I will join you in the reading and discussion as time permits.
85. Srikanth
November 3, 2007
4:40 PM
I am interested. A great way to connect spiritually !!
86. sharon
November 3, 2007
4:55 PM
I’m in!
87. Kyle Keating
November 4, 2007
2:08 AM
Nothing beats reading Owen, so I’m in. Plus I know a couple other Ball St. guys getting in on this…so it should be sweet.
88. Todd Young
November 4, 2007
5:19 AM
I’ve had this book for a while and started it a couple of times. I look forward to a discussion that might encourage me to churn through the rest. Thanks!
89. Todd Young
November 4, 2007
5:20 AM
I’ve had this book for a while and started it a couple of times. I look forward to a discussion that might encourage me to churn through the rest. Thanks!
90. Steve Dawe
November 4, 2007
12:59 PM
I’d like to join too.
Is it okay if I use the CCEL book too?
91. Holly
November 4, 2007
7:56 PM
I’m in too!
92. Don Kerr
November 5, 2007
4:22 AM
I’ve just grabbed a copy Tim, so I can join in and give you a “Aussie” reader for the group. I tried Owen’s Death of Death in the Death of Christ many years back, but didn’t get thru it. I’m looking forward to this very much - even from the opposite side of the world.
93. Scott D. Andersen
November 5, 2007
10:45 AM
I ordered my copy Friday.
scott
94. Rod Carroll
November 5, 2007
12:44 PM
I would love to be a part of this.
95. Tim Challies
November 5, 2007
12:52 PM
I’m thrilled to hear that so many people will be participating. I’m looking forward to getting started…
96. Lew
November 5, 2007
1:48 PM
This book has been on my to-read list! Definitely excited to take part in this!
97. Tony Henson
November 5, 2007
7:56 PM
This will be my first try at reading Owen - only recently joined the ranks of the reformed, but I am in if my head doesn’t explode!
98. michael Kariuki
November 6, 2007
3:42 AM
I would like to be part of this great move
99. Carol Nelson
November 6, 2007
8:53 AM
Great choice! Years ago, as a new believer and a Literature Major in college, I took an “Early American Literature” class. It introduced me to some of the major works of the American puritans. This pointed me to the English puritans and I found various works of “Sin and Temptation,” online and in print. That was over ten years ago, and I go back to Owen every year. Being aquainted with my own sin, and the nature of grace, helps me grow more grateful for the Cross each year.
I am looking forward to reading other’s entries, and going through Owen again, and growing more grateful for the Cross again!
100. Andrew Montgomery
November 6, 2007
10:35 AM
Looking forward to it!
101. Chris
November 6, 2007
4:06 PM
Hey Tim! Count me in on this as well, I am looking forward to all of everyone’s comments and how it is challenging each other in different ways.
102. Jerry Kirkeeng
November 6, 2007
5:08 PM
Tim, I am new to your blog and find it informative and up lifting. Have purchased the book and am looking forward to the journey.
103. Anthony Odukoya
November 7, 2007
5:43 AM
I am also new to this blog, but would like to be part of this journey, looking forward to this.
104. Doug Corkern
November 7, 2007
9:51 AM
Thanks Tim. I’ll be there, I just ordered the book.
105. Steve Bower
November 7, 2007
12:45 PM
Enjoyed Holiness and plan to continue. The disciple of weekly reading has been helpful!
106. Annie
November 7, 2007
2:13 PM
Good! It seemed hard to get started on my own. :) I am looking forward to the group.
107. Christal J.
November 7, 2007
5:33 PM
I look forward to joining in and am very excited about the opportunity to do so. Thanks, CJ
108. Nathan Wandell
November 7, 2007
8:34 PM
The book arrived in the mail today and I’m looking forward to the read.
109. Nick
November 8, 2007
1:20 PM
I’m so there
110. Mark Richardson
November 8, 2007
8:14 PM
Tim, I have started and restarted Owen’s “Sin and Temptation” several times and just recently started to really engage. The Lord is using John Owen to show me all about pride and the work of sin in my life. I would like to participate in this reading group.
111. Paul Yoon
November 9, 2007
1:31 PM
what a timing! i’m going through this book with my small groups guys and we are ready to group jump sin. take no prisoners!
112. Ed Turk
November 9, 2007
11:44 PM
Sounds great, I’m in!
113. John
November 10, 2007
6:57 AM
I have been reading this book too. It go to discuss about it. Owen is one the greatest puritan
114. Stephen Krieg
November 10, 2007
10:29 AM
Count me in.
115. Dr. Bob LaForce
November 10, 2007
3:30 PM
Tim, No one can write theology better than John Owen.This is where Jerry Bridges got his stuff for his great book on Holiness (Navpress). I am looking forward to the read and to the reader comments! Count me in!
116. Marilyn B.
November 10, 2007
3:50 PM
I anticipate I will likely fall behind as I did in the last group-read (unavoidable personal chaos!) but I plan to join in and finish the book even if slowly. Thank you for the impetus.
117. Mike Simmons
November 10, 2007
4:00 PM
I am looking forward to it…thanks, Tim.
118. Jacob
November 10, 2007
4:05 PM
I’d love to join in. I just purchased the book. It’s a topic I’d love to study more.
Ironically, my mother wanted my first and middle names to be “John Owen,” though I don’t think she’s ever heard of the theologian. Dad won out, but I’m thinking if I’m ever blessed with a son, I might have to revisit that idea…
119. Susan Simms
November 10, 2007
4:52 PM
Just pulled my copy off the shelf (again). I see by the bookmarker that I got all the way to page 58 on my first attempt. This time, hopefully, I will persevere to the end—especially now that I’ll have some friends to read along with! Looking forward to the experience.
120. Bill Petruzzo
November 10, 2007
5:11 PM
I’m in dude. Sounds really sweet.
121. Chris Roberts
November 10, 2007
5:14 PM
Sounds like a great idea, I’m in.
122. Ian Kirk
November 10, 2007
5:29 PM
Alright, Tim. You pulled me into this one with a great choice!
123. Caroline
November 10, 2007
5:33 PM
Ironically, I just bought the John Owen book before I heard of this web-site or had any familiarity with Owen at all. The title interested me. Now that I have the book and found this web-site too I will join you.
124. Noah
November 10, 2007
6:14 PM
Present
125. Becky S
November 10, 2007
8:48 PM
I just learned of this from Rob Mellen’s new blog! (I’m a friend of his wife.) Living isolated from other Chrisitans, I am very eager to join this study. I may only be reading along, but I’m in! Thank you for doing this. I’ll have to figure out the time difference, I guess, as I’m in Japan.
126. Bryan
November 10, 2007
9:10 PM
I tried submitting this earlier, but I guess it didn’t go through.
I’m in
127. Doug Short
November 10, 2007
9:58 PM
I’m in
128. Troy Anderson
November 10, 2007
10:37 PM
Tim,
I purchased this book a few months back, and just started reading it, so I look forward to joining in on the discussion. Thanks for hosting this!
I really enjoyed your post the other day on “Excessive Reading” too!
129. Tim S.
November 10, 2007
11:27 PM
I’ll do this with you all. I have the book and have just read Kelly Kapic’s Intro so far.
130. Kevin Sorensen
November 11, 2007
6:00 AM
I’d appreciate being in on this discussion and the reading.
Also, just a formatting observation: Tim, did you know that on a Mac (G4 running OS 10.4.9) using Safari (v. 3.03) that your comments section doesn’t show up? Works fine on Camino and Firefox, but not Safari. Just an observation.
131. Joseph Grigoletti
November 11, 2007
7:04 AM
I’m in, I think we could all learn a thing or a million from this great Puritan.
132. Jeff Patterson
November 11, 2007
9:01 AM
Up early this Sunday morning overcoming sin and temptation … with superior pleasure … to God’s glory and my joy. Andy (comment #2), thanks for the link to the PDF. I’m in.
133. sandra
November 11, 2007
11:58 AM
count me in
134. Peggy
November 11, 2007
1:09 PM
I’m in. Looking forward to it!
135. Greg Shunk
November 11, 2007
1:41 PM
Sign me up;)
136. John Kang
November 11, 2007
1:50 PM
Awesome, I’ve read it a few months back but would really like to do so again!
137. Dick Probert
November 11, 2007
2:45 PM
I’m in for the new read.
138. Mike S
November 11, 2007
3:25 PM
Been meaning to read something from John Owen and this looks like a great place to start.
139. Gordon Woods
November 11, 2007
4:32 PM
I’m in.
140. David Zavadil
November 11, 2007
4:42 PM
I am in. I hope I can do better with this one than with Holiness. I will start to read tonight, as Owen is so good, I have to plod along slowly and drink it all in.
141. Deb
November 11, 2007
6:00 PM
I’m interested in joining into the reading/discussion. Owen can be a tough read - but every word is packed. I hope I can keep up.
142. Staci at Writing and Living
November 11, 2007
8:30 PM
Count me in as well.
143. Robin
November 11, 2007
8:46 PM
I have purchased my book and look forward to joining in on this reading venture! Thank you for facilitating this.
144. David Wells
November 11, 2007
9:22 PM
Thanks and I will be joining you from Houston
145. Stephen Unthank
November 11, 2007
10:23 PM
and this makes 145. D.C. hates Sin too!
146. Ben G
November 11, 2007
10:43 PM
I’m in! This sounds great!
147. Tony
November 11, 2007
11:12 PM
Thanks for doing this,Tim, and everybody else. I look forward to reading this book and then getting insight back here.
148. kellyjack
November 12, 2007
12:25 AM
I’ve been reading Pink’s “An Exposition of Hebrews” so this will be a good break. I’m in.
149. Tony Sivewright
November 12, 2007
8:06 AM
Yebo…I’m in and looking forward to it!
150. KJ
November 12, 2007
10:07 AM
I am absolutely in and looking forward to it!
151. Rong
November 12, 2007
10:16 AM
Looks like my men’s small group is going to be joining in on this endeavor. Add another 6 sojourners to the list.
152. Daron Lawing
November 12, 2007
10:34 AM
So when are we starting?
153. Daron Lawing
November 12, 2007
10:36 AM
DOH my bad… Nov. 15…
154. Barry Onufrock
November 12, 2007
11:14 AM
The more difficult classics are easier for me to accomplish with a ‘team’ or a class. This worked for me with Edwards, Religious Affections and recently Holiness. I’m in. I’ve had the text for a couple months staring me in the face; now I have the imputus to read it. I am grateful for this group.
155. drareg
November 12, 2007
12:56 PM
Bring on the Owen!
156. Phil B.
November 12, 2007
1:34 PM
Sounds like a great idea; I’ve stumbled on this site from OldTruth.
157. Dale
November 12, 2007
2:38 PM
Thanks for the opportunity. I’m looking forward to the observations of others.
158. Richard Giles
November 12, 2007
3:09 PM
Bought the book a few months ago and this looks like a good opportunity to move it to the top of the heap!
159. Charles Wigington
November 12, 2007
3:12 PM
Please count me in.
160. Philip
November 12, 2007
3:54 PM
I am in also.
Thanks…
161. Chad Vandervalk
November 12, 2007
3:57 PM
Count me in, this looks like a challenge.
162. Alexander G
November 12, 2007
4:04 PM
I’m in as well, looking forward to reading and participating.
163. Peter Humphris
November 12, 2007
7:58 PM
From across the pond (Inverness, Scotland), please add me to your reading group, Perhaps now, at last, I’ll actually finish an Owen book! Thanks!
164. Gino Curcuruto
November 12, 2007
8:22 PM
This is great! Please count me in!
165. Kwame Nyarko
November 12, 2007
8:36 PM
My copy is on its way. I’m in. (from Ghana)
166. Paul Varkey
November 13, 2007
2:20 AM
Excellent. I will be reading along too.
167. Toby Johnson
November 13, 2007
3:24 PM
I’ll read along…it’ll be my first time to do this, but I love the idea. Thanks.
168. Mitch Scherer
November 13, 2007
4:16 PM
Stumbled upon this great idea just in time. Count me in too!
169. Larry Huffman
November 13, 2007
10:45 PM
I’m in. Thanks Tim.
170. Todd
November 14, 2007
10:27 AM
I would like to join you for the Owen’s book. Looking forward to the conversation
171. Robert Yacoviello
November 14, 2007
1:08 PM
I’m in. Looking forward to it.
172. John S
November 14, 2007
3:01 PM
Great book idea! Count me in!
173. dirkt
November 14, 2007
9:01 PM
Add one more to the mix.