The Carnal Mind

By Harmon Allen Baldwin

Introduction

 

     As the experience of holiness is essential to admittance into the heavenly kingdom, any work that will give light on its nature ought to be welcomed and given thoughtful and prayerful consideration. There are many theories advanced concerning this work of grace, and scores of books have been published for the purpose of propagating these different views. That many of these theories are erroneous and not founded upon a correct interpretation of Scripture is apparent. And because of false teaching from the pulpit and press there are many sincere and honest persons who are confused as to their religious experiences, and perplexed as well as confused. I am sure that a careful perusal of this new book will greatly assist such individuals, will serve to clear their minds regarding the doctrine of entire sanctification, and will also help all who may be seeking this blessed experience of full salvation.

     The author of this work has a very clear and discriminating mind, as well as a rich experience of the things of God, and has power to make nice distinctions and analyze truth, and in this volume many of the perplexing questions which arise in a Christian's experience are satisfactorily answered.

     As the title suggests, this book deals largely with the subject of carnality and with its various manifestations. The author very clearly shows the nature of the carnal mind, giving the Bible view of the same; shows that carnality remains in the justified soul; makes plain the difference between the life of those justified and those entirely sanctified; contends for the complete destruction of the "old man" by the power of God; indicates the difference between the stirrings of carnality and the temptations of Satan; and so clearly defines the state and feelings and victories of a holy heart as to make the experience greatly to be desired by all who have been truly converted.

     This book is a timely one and is a fitting companion volume to one previously published by the same author and entitled, "Holiness and the Human Element." In these days when there is so much spurious doctrine being disseminated this book will prove a blessing to many by showing them the Scriptural way to the Eternal City. I bespeak for it a wide sale.

J. T. Logan
Evanston, Illinois