The Steadfastness of Promises and the Sinfulness of Staggering

A powerful sermon preached before the English Parliament in 1649, expounding Romans 4:20 and Abraham's unwavering faith. Owen systematically dismantles every reason for doubting God's promises, demonstrating their unshakeable foundation in divine truth, omnipotence, and sincerity. He argues that "staggering" — spiritual wavering and unbelief — is not merely weakness but sin, since God has left no legitimate ground for doubt. Moving from theological exposition to urgent application, Owen calls his hearers to bold, resolute faith that ventures everything upon the promises of God, even amid great uncertainty and trial.