Richard Baxter
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Of this work as published by the Author, the following was the title: 'Gildas Salvianus: The Reformed Pastor, showing the nature of the Pastoral work, especially in Private Instruction and Catechizing, with an open CONFESSION of our too open SINS: Prepared for a Day of Humiliation kept at Worcester, December 4, 1655, by the Ministers of that County, who subscribed the Agreement for Catechizing and Personal Instruction at their entrance upon that work,...
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One of the most well-known writings of seventeenth century Puritan minister, Richard Baxter, The Saints' Everlasting Rest will serve as an inspirational, meditative guide to the afterlife. After many years of working to reform the Church of England, Richard Baxter faced an unexpected, serious illness during which he carried out an intense theological exploration of the afterlife and heaven. The humble approach in his writings reflects his life as...
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Sabiduría práctica para tratar la depresión La depresión, ya sea circunstancial y breve o persistente y de largo plazo, impacta a la mayoría de las personas en algún momento de su vida. El pastor puritano Richard Baxter pasó la mayor parte de su ministerio preocupándose por las almas deprimidas y desanimadas, y su consejo permanente aún nos habla hoy día. En este libro, el psiquiatra Michael S. Lundy y el teólogo J. I. Packer presentan...
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A Hopeful Puritan Perspective on Suffering and Death
In the throes of a long illness and confronting the possibility of death, 17th-century theologian Richard Baxter found comfort in the reality of heaven that awaits believers of Christ. During his recovery, Baxter wrote about the afterlife in what would become his best-selling book.
The Saints' Everlasting Rest meditates on what Scripture reveals about heaven, helping believers live an abundant,...
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An Updated and Abridged Edition of Richard Baxter's Classic Text
Originally written in 1656 and endorsed by generations of leading pastors as an essential book on the work of ministry, this abridged version of The Reformed Pastor presents the best of Richard Baxter's timeless advice in simple, modern language that's more accessible to a new generation of church leaders.
In inspiring communications to his fellow ministers, Baxter challenged them to...
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Richard Baxter's A Call to the Unconverted was the gospel tract of his day. Widely circulated, the book provided the saving knowledge of Christ to a large numbers of readers. A Call to the Unconverted shares the gospel with clarity, accuracy, and depth. With unmatched thoroughness, Baxter gives listeners much to learn, especially in view of today's "gospel light" and "easy-believism" approach.
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Oh, careless sinners, I wish you only knew the love that you unthankfully neglect and the preciousness of the blood of Christ that you despise! Oh, that you only knew the riches of the gospel! Oh, that you only knew a little of the certainty, the glory, and the blessedness of that everlasting life that you will not now set your hearts upon or be persuaded to seek diligently now! If you only knew the endless life with God that you now neglect, you...