RSV). However, it never speaks about a third class of people called “carnal Christians.”27 Whether the reference in 1 Corinthians 3:1 and 3 to those who are “yet carnal” (KJV) points to a separate class of Christians will be discussed later in this chapter. (2) The concept of the “carnal Christian” implies the need for a second distinct and recognizable step beyond conversion. Apparently accepting Christ and becoming a Christian is not enough; the important change which needs to occur is the second