Owen, John
Christ did not become mediator by chance. Nor was it imposed on him against his will. He did not have to become mediator. He freely chose to become mediator. He willingly humbled himself in order that he might make a righteous peace between God the Judge and man the sinner. [TGOC]
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It is neglect of meditation that keeps so many Christians in a feeble state, regardless of their privileges. They hear of these things and assent to the truth of them or at least do not question them. But they never solemnly meditate on them. [TGOC]
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Pride, ambition, covetousness, love of the world, uncleanness, greediness, boasting and idleness all call for the indulgence of one sin or another. Such persons are not approved of by God and have no ground to expect his blessing or help. [AFTG]
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The perfection required in the new covenant is sincerity, integrity, freedom from deceit and walking in the Spirit and not after the flesh, in newness of life. [AFTG]
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The gospel provides merciful relief and pardon for those daily sins which overcome us because of our weakness. Yet it will not allow one sin to be spared, cherished and loved. An habitual life of sin is utterly inconsistent with evangelical obedience (1 John 3:6-9). [AFTG]
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As ignorance of Christ’s righteousness is the reason why men go about trying to establish their own righteousness, so ignorance of how to live continually by the grace and strength of Christ is the reason why many turn to a lower standard of holiness, which is no holiness at all. [AFTG]
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God will not accept lazy, slothful performances of some duties, and abstinence from some sins. Crucifying sin, mortifying unrestrained lusts, resisting the devil, fleeing fleshly lusts and not loving the world are all gospel duties to be constantly maintained whilst we live in this world. [AFTG]
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Men may do what is morally good and yet never do anything that is acceptable to God, for they may not do it out of love and gratitude to God for his grace and mercy, but for the love and praise of self. [AFTG]
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There is no injustice in God, so the transfer of the sins of some to others who are punished for them must be just and fair. [TGOC]
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He who is God, can never not be God, just as he who is not God can never be God. [TGOC]