Here is an expanded, edited and updated edition of Finney’s Views of Sanctification first published in 1840. This new volume includes Finney’s Letters on Sanctification which appeared in the Oberlin Evangelist, and also includes articles by two professors who worked with Finney at Aberlin College, James H. Fairchild and Henry Kowles.
Principles of Sanctification presents Finney’s understanding of what it means to live in proper relationship with the Trinity. The Bethany House book edited by Timothy Smith entitled The Promise of the Spirit includes Finney’s sermons on sanctification published prior to 1840; this volume contains messages on the subject which were published during 1840.
This book will help the reader to a clearer understanding of the doctrine of sanctification and to Finney’s theology.
From the Back Cover
Though Charles Finney was immensely successful in his evangelism and revival ministry, he also saw the long-standing neglect of holiness in the life of the church. Setting himself to the task of correcting this problem, he both lectured and wrote on the doctrine of sanctification.
Principles of Sanctification is an expanded, edited and updated edition of Finney’s Views of Sanctification first published in 1840. Compiler and editor L.G. Parkhurst has added the “Convention on Sanctification” which appeared in The Oberlin Evangelist, and also articles by two professors who worked with Finney at Oberlin College, James H. Fairchild and Henry Knowles. Together they present a clear and challenging message on what it means to live in a proper relationship with the Trinity.
For lay people and scholars alike, Finney’s spiritual insight on the possibilities of holiness in the lives of believers.