ABSTRACT
This chapter examines John Owen's use of Thomistic Christological formulations in his work Christologia. Thomas's Christology draws upon numerous authors, particularly Augustine, John of Damascus and Peter Lombard, and is built upon the confessional basis of the early church councils. Thomas explains that any model of the hypostatic union that posits an accidental union between the two natures is incorrect. The chapter explains Owen demonstrates a clear dependence upon the Thomistic understanding of the person of Christ. It serves to display the speculative elements of Christology that Owen intends to drive the practical elements of worship. However, that Owen primarily demonstrates Thomistic influence. The act of assumption is an important component in Owen's understanding because it demonstrates the manner in which God acted to bring salvation to human beings who were incapable of obtaining salvation by their own power.
