Richard Baxter and Conversion
A Study of The Puritan Concept of Becoming a Christian
Publisher's note:
Puritan religious experience was centred on conversion, the 'new birth' of the soul - the essence of Puritanism.
Tim Beougher forensically dissects Baxter's writings and life so that we see how he constructs a 'systematic theology of conversion'. How relevant this is becomes clear as Beougher investigates how Baxter speaks to us today about controversies on justification, church discipline and the sacraments.
Baxter was, arguably, the greatest of the Puritan pastors, over the period of his ministry in Kidderminster he had every person in his town to his house to enquire of their spiritual state. It was central to his care for his 'flock'.
In an era where authentic belonging is sought, but rarely found, Baxter can speak to us today just as effectively through this study by Tim Beougher.
CONTENTS
Foreword by J.I. Packer
Introduction
1. The Life and Ministry of Richard Baxter
2. The Theological Foundation For Conversion
3. Controversy Regarding Justification
4. The Process of Conversion
5. Presenting the Gospel: Manner and Methods
6. Conversion and the Church
Conclusion
Publisher's note:
Puritan religious experience was centred on conversion, the 'new birth' of the soul - the essence of Puritanism.
Tim Beougher forensically dissects Baxter's writings and life so that we see how he constructs a 'systematic theology of conversion'. How relevant this is becomes clear as Beougher investigates how Baxter speaks to us today about controversies on justification, church discipline and the sacraments.
Baxter was, arguably, the greatest of the Puritan pastors, over the period of his ministry in Kidderminster he had every person in his town to his house to enquire of their spiritual state. It was central to his care for his 'flock'.
In an era where authentic belonging is sought, but rarely found, Baxter can speak to us today just as effectively through this study by Tim Beougher.
CONTENTS
Foreword by J.I. Packer
Introduction
1. The Life and Ministry of Richard Baxter
2. The Theological Foundation For Conversion
3. Controversy Regarding Justification
4. The Process of Conversion
5. Presenting the Gospel: Manner and Methods
6. Conversion and the Church
Conclusion