The Saints' Everlasting Rest
by Richard Baxter
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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, God-honoring life in anticipation of eternal rest. Baxter encourages readers not to become show more distracted or discouraged by the temporal as he refocuses their minds on the eternal. Confronting difficult topics including sin, suffering, and fear of death, he also emphasizes God's sufficient grace and how the promise of heaven enriches life on earth. show lessTags
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this might be a new fave of all puritans... Baxter is always amazing. he cuts to the truth so carefully and thoroughly while offering so much hope and encouragement. he never holds back. this is NOT an ear-tickling book... but a gracious beckon to walk in the light and live in light of Christ's return... which can happen at any moment.
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"Edward Boltwood
June 30th 1855
"Edward Boltwood
June 30th 1855
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Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was ordained in 1638 and served in ministry at Kidderminster. A Puritan Nonconformist pastor, he resisted the governance of the Church of England and renounced his ordination. Baxter became notorious for his ecumenical beliefs during a time of great religious conflict, and he was sentenced to prison for his paraphrase of show more the New Testament. He wrote prolifically throughout his life, and although he contributed to Puritan theology, he was unique in rejecting limited atonement and believing that repentance and obedience could affect one's salvation. Though controversial in his time, his written works are today valuable for their theological strengths. show less
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- Canonical title
- The Saints' Everlasting Rest
- Original publication date
- 1673
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- Languages
- English, German, Scottish Gaelic
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 43
- ASINs
- 45
