The Saints' Everlasting Rest
Published on 17. May 2022
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-4335-7887-8 (ISBN)
Description
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, God-honoring life in anticipation of eternal rest. Baxter encourages readers not to become 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.
Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada: Inspiring message from the founder and CEO of the Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Great for Personal and Group Study: Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, tackling issues including death, abundant joy, security in Christ, and patience through affliction
Modernized Version of a Puritan Classic: Abridged and edited, with a detailed summary of Baxter's life and work, along with short introductions to each chapter
Biblical Support for Dealing with Grief or Illness: Explains suffering and death from a Christ-centered perspective, with practical tips for living a heavenly life
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 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.
Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada: Inspiring message from the founder and CEO of the Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Great for Personal and Group Study: Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, tackling issues including death, abundant joy, security in Christ, and patience through affliction
Modernized Version of a Puritan Classic: Abridged and edited, with a detailed summary of Baxter's life and work, along with short introductions to each chapter
Biblical Support for Dealing with Grief or Illness: Explains suffering and death from a Christ-centered perspective, with practical tips for living a heavenly life
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
328 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-7887-8 (9781433578878)
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Persons
Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was an influential pastor, a leading English Puritan, a compelling communicator, and a prolific author. He wrote around 140 books on a wide range of subjects. He is best known for his two classic texts, The Saints' Everlasting Rest (1650) and The Reformed Pastor (1656).
Tim Cooper (PhD, University of Canterbury) serves as professor of church history at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He is the author of John Owen, Richard Baxter and the Formation of Nonconformity and an editor of the Oxford University Press scholarly edition of Baxter's autobiography.
Tim Cooper (PhD, University of Canterbury) serves as professor of church history at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He is the author of John Owen, Richard Baxter and the Formation of Nonconformity and an editor of the Oxford University Press scholarly edition of Baxter's autobiography.
Content
Foreword (Joni Eareckson Tada)
Introduction
Chapter 1: What This Rest Contains
Chapter 2: The Four Corners of This Portico
Chapter 3: The Excellent Properties of This Rest
Chapter 4: What We Will Rest From
Chapter 5: A Multitude of Reasons to Move You
Chapter 6: Why Are We So Reluctant to Die?
Chapter 7: The Heavenly Christian Is the Lively Christian
Chapter 8: Dangerous Hindrances and Positive Helps
Chapter 9: I Now Proceed to Direct You in the Work
Chapter 10: How to Fire Your Heart by the Help of Your Head
Chapter 11: Advantages and Helps
Chapter 12: Preaching to Oneself
Conclusion
Appendix: Book Outline
General Index
Scripture Index
Introduction
Chapter 1: What This Rest Contains
Chapter 2: The Four Corners of This Portico
Chapter 3: The Excellent Properties of This Rest
Chapter 4: What We Will Rest From
Chapter 5: A Multitude of Reasons to Move You
Chapter 6: Why Are We So Reluctant to Die?
Chapter 7: The Heavenly Christian Is the Lively Christian
Chapter 8: Dangerous Hindrances and Positive Helps
Chapter 9: I Now Proceed to Direct You in the Work
Chapter 10: How to Fire Your Heart by the Help of Your Head
Chapter 11: Advantages and Helps
Chapter 12: Preaching to Oneself
Conclusion
Appendix: Book Outline
General Index
Scripture Index