The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Updated and Abridged (Richard Baxter)

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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, 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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Table of Contents

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

Author

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).

Product Details

Format: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Page Count: 192

Size: 14cm x 21cm

Weight: 337g 

ISBN-13: 9781433578878

Published: May 17, 2022