Richard Baxter was one of the most important leaders of the Puritan church in England in the 17th century. Born in Shropshire, England sometime in 1615, Baxter was poorly educated as a child, but diligently pursued his education as a young man and decided to enter the church at age 23. He was ordained as a pastor in 1638 and began a long and prolific career as a church leader, poet, theologian and writer. It is estimated he wrote as many as 141 books over his lifetime before his death in 1691. Baxter was appointed vicar of Kidderminster in 1647 and would remain in this post for nearly 19 years, except for those times during the English Civil War when he was forced to flee due to his religious beliefs. During his time at Kidderminster Baxter refined his ideas for reforming the ministry. First appearing as early as 1656, "The Reformed Pastor" was written by Baxter to assist other ministers in performing their duties to their congregations and to lead by example by living lives of faith and virtue. Baxter's teachings have inspired and influenced ministers for centuries and continue to provide a strong moral guide for religious leaders to this day. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
While facing a critical illness, Richard Baxter turned his thoughts towards the celestial realm, embarking on a profound exploration of heaven's essence in his book "Saints' Everlasting Rest." In the midst of physical affliction, Baxter pondered over the fundamental questions surrounding the heavenly abode: its intended recipients, its celestial characteristics, and the means by which one can adequately prepare for its embrace. As Baxter points out, eternal heavenly rest constitutes the pinnacle of joy for a Christian, representing a state of perfect liberation from all forms of evil, a sanctuary where believers bask in an unadulterated union with God.In this eloquent exposition, Baxter urges readers to think deeply about the heavenly realm and make a conscious effort to manifest the divine work of God in every earthly endeavor. He shows how, by leading a life infused with heavenly values, Christians can prepare themselves for that better land. Though his thoughts are deep and insightful, Baxter maintains a humble posture, acknowledging the limitations of human understanding in grasping the full splendor of heaven. He candidly admits that the fall has tainted our ability to comprehend the true nature of the celestial realm.Baxter's humility doesn't diminish the potency of his meditations, however. His reflections have served as guiding lights for many as they contemplated the afterlife. A true literary masterpiece, "Saints' Everlasting Rest" offers readers a captivating and beautiful glimpse into the wonders of their future heavenly home.
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Que signifie l'adjectif Réformé dans la traduction du plus célèbre des ouvrages du puritain Richard Baxter (1615-1691) : The Reformed Pastor ? Certainement pas Réformé au sens théologique du terme ! Baxter adresse ici aux pasteurs anglais de sa génération un violent plaidoyer pour qu'ils réforment leur coeur, et par suite leur ministère, c-à-d qu'ils se repentent de leur paresse et de leur insouciance à l'égard des pécheurs qui se perdent. Mais le puritanisme de Baxter se situe bien loin du calvinisme à cinq points : il enseigne une justification finale conditionnelle à la fidélité du chrétien, il ne croit ni à la double prédestination ni à une mort de Christ exclusivement pour les élus, et le ton de ses exhortations est définitivement arminien. Conscient de ce hiatus, Mark Wilks (1783-1855) a traduit le livre en 1841 sous le titre pour le moins pléonastique : Le Pasteur Chrétien. A l'heure ou la mouvance évangélique se nourrit principalement de buzz et de hashtags sur les réseaux sociaux ou les blogs, il convient de la placer devant ses incohérences : ce Pasteur Réformé, qu'elle encense si fort sans l'avoir lu, condamne complètement et ses prétentions intellectuelles et la stérilité morale de son pastorat. Orthodoxe ou non, Baxter est tout sauf un hypocrite ; c'est pourquoi il convient de le prendre au sérieux, en ne déformant pas ses propos.
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 would quickly cast away your sin, change your mind and life, change your course and company, turn the direction of your devotion, and spend your energy and time another way. If you will turn and live, do it determinedly, and do not stand still and deliberate as if it were a doubtful case. Do not stand around wavering as if you were uncertain whether God or the flesh is the better master, whether sin or holiness is the better way, or whether heaven or hell is the better result. Away with your former lusts, and immediately, unceasingly, and wholeheartedly resolve! Do not be of one mind one day and of another mind the next, but be done with the world, and resolvedly give up yourselves and all that you have to God. Before Satan has time to distract you or entice you to change your mind, take a stand for God! You will never truly turn until you resolve, and do so with a firm, unchangeable decision.
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A Defence of the Principles of Love, which Are Necessary to the Unity and Concord of Christians is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1671.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A treatise of Episcopacy; - confuting by scripture, reason, and the churches testimony, that fort of Diocesan churches, prelacy, and government is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1681.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Of the Immortality of Man's Soul, - and the nature of it, and other spirits : two discourses is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1682.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Catholick Unity - The Only Way to Bring us All to Be of One Religion is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1660.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Christian's Converse With God - Or, the insufficiency and uncertainty of human friendship and the improvement of solitude in converse with God is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1693.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Against the Revolt to a Foreign Jurisdiction is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1691.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
More Proofs of Infants Church-Membership and Consequently their Right to Baptism is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1675.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Nonconformists Plea for Peace - Or An account of their judgement. In certain things in which they are misunderstood: written to reconcile and pacifie such as by mistaking them hinder love and concord is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1679.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Roman Tradition Examined - As it is Urged as Infallible against all Mens Senses, Reason, the Holy Scripture, the Tradition and Present Judgment of the Far Greatest Part of the Universal Church is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1676.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Reasons of the Christian Religion is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1667.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A True Believer's Choice and Pleasure Instanced in the Exemplary Life of Mrs. Mary Coxe is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1680.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Richard Baxter's Answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's Charge of Separation is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1680.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The True History of Councils - enlarged and defended, against the deceits of a pretended vindicator of the primitive church, but indeed of the tympanite & tyranny of some prelates many hundred years after Christ. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1682.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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