Spiritual-Mindedness (Puritan Paperbacks)

This John Owens classic reinforces the Biblical idea that there is no middle state between carnal mindedness and spiritual mindedness, and, as Romans 8:6 states: "To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.""Every one of us lives in either one of these states," Owens writes at the beginning of this marvelous treatise. "There is no middle state" (2). And with his usual rigor, he gives us a thorough examination of Romans 8:6 before going on to first show how "spiritual mindedness cannot flourish and grow if the heart is immersed in the evil swamps of worldliness" and then spending the rest of the book sharpening our focus on "the highest standard of spiritual mindedness" (5).All previous readers of Owen know that time spent with this great old Puritan is time well spent indeed, for each of his exhortations for the persevering Christian comes with a plethora of Scriptural and experiential insight, as when he writes, "Don't think that this spiritual mind in which there is a willingness and readiness to think of God, of Christ, and of spiritual and heavenly things at all times and in all circumstances, will continue to be with you if you neglect it" (122). There follows then advice on "what is required to make us spiritually minded" and encouragements along the way, including "all means which the Holy Spirit uses ... [to] draw water from the wells of salvation" (178).The summum bonum of spiritual-mindedness, Owens tells us, is that it "produces life and peace by keeping alive a continual awareness that God loves us," a high privilege indeed, and one that those seeking the assurance of salvation yearn for.

If you are desiring to understand what Colossians 3 means when Paul speaks of setting your mind on things above, this is a perfect work to plow thru! And one I will revisit often. As usual, with any Puritan preacher , you must give him time and good thought with the Holy Spirit's guidance. John Owen says more in one sentence than many preacher say in 20 minutes. You will grow.......

One of the greatest helps I’ve ever experienced towards spiritual application to beat sinful ugliness. Well written.

Great book. Appreciate the abridged/edited version as it was easier to read. Amazing insight as always from John Owen. Highly recommend

I have read several other works by John Owen. While The Mortification of Sin still remains my favorite, this one probably comes in second.I have never found Owen particularly easy to read, but the effort is well worth it. Essentially at every turn of the page there is practical, convicting, and deep insight. The book is an examination of Romans 8:6.

Great product. Great service and timing. Highly recommend

Do not like the idea of being "forced" to comment before closing the book.....much less given a "required" number of words in which to do so.

Awesome and so relevant.

This is an amazing book so full of so much profound scripture based truth,the amount of stuff I either highlighted or wrote sections in a journal it’s blown me away,and yes it’s abridged but it could have been written yesterday the content is timeless and it’s amazing the mind and clarity god gave John Owen to reveal his truth and to explain and articulate what he wanted to say is phenomenal,It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read!!And makes me think I missed a lot in mortification of sin and indwelling sin in believers that I’m going to go straight back and re read those again,It’s so encouraging aswell to read and have confirmation of gods spirit at work in you in so many ways from so many expositions that are given within this book while it also contains much that will challenge you and is very sobering!!Everyone really should read this it’s timeless and profound and can only serve to help us to grow and for our faith to be stretched in our walk with Christ by his spirit.

A very fine book. The content is superb. Every christian should read this book twice.

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This is an excellent book. It is a call to true Christianity. It reveals a major gulf between what the puritans believed, and what is now taught in today's churches. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all believers.

Amazing book for prayer, meditation and spiritual consideration. Really worth having in my library. Great work and excellent deal. Congrats...