Learning Puritan

Remember, All men are mortal, and you will die as everyone before you has... Ugh... now that's a sobering thought. I don't know about you, but I always thought I was going to live forever. It wasn't until the death of my mother, that I realized that my heart will one day stop. My breathing will cease.. and the blood will no longer course through my veins. It is difficult to accept the fact that we have so little control over things.. this is why it is critical that we live with eternity in...

Remember What A Competent Time You Have Already Had In The World... If you have attained a declining age, remember how much time you have already had in the world. If you are sad that you are mortal, you might be sad all your days. If it be however that you die so soon, remember, if you have lived well, you have lived long. Today's podcast will share with you the wonders of entering the presence of God. One of my favorite quotes from Richard Baxter is included in this Direction... "When I...

"Love Tokens" To quote Richard Baxter... "Look back upon all the mercies of your life, and think whence they came, and what they signify." He called all the mercies that the Lord has given us during the course of our life "Love Tokens" from Heaven to "Draw your heart to Him that sent them..." No matter where you are in your life, contemplating the goodness and mercy of God towards you is always worth your time! Take a few moments with me to discover this ancient truth! #God #Providence...

"When You See Evidence Of Your Interest In Christ.. Appeal To Him To Acquit You..." Many times, we have trouble with the assurance of our salvation, and at the moment of our greatest need, we must have comfort in this area as well. In Richard Baxter's "Directions For A Peaceful Death.. Direction X" we discuss the significance of our relationship to Christ, our forgiveness of sins, and how the forgiveness of our sin leads to the honor of our redeemer! #ChristianPodcast #Salvation #Christ

"Look To The Testimony Of A Holy Life" We aren't to look towards ourselves or any "righteousness" of our own to "save us." Yet, we are to judge our own works as closely as God would do. Therefore, we can look back on the "evangelical righteousness" that we have received from Christ as comfort in our waning days. In today's podcast, we will take a short look at what it means to have lived "a holy life." Enjoying this podcast? Please share with a friend you think would enjoy it as well and...

"Take Notice Of The Seal And Earnest Of God" This was the advice of Richard Baxter in his eighth "Direction" for a "Peaceful Death." As we explore this principle, we will cover the reason why Paul and the others "Groan for immortality", as well as where our desires for the glory of God and the prosperity of the Gospel come from. It is important for you and I to understand these concepts so that we can face this challenge with faith, without fear, and to leave a legacy worth...

You Aren't Alone.. Now, OR Then! In Richard Baxter's "Directions for a Peaceful Death"... Direction VII is looking upward to the heavenly society that awaits us! In today's brief podcast, I share with you his important ideas to "help overcome your fears of death, and to see by faith, the joys of them that have gone before us!" Let's review this important direction together and see how we can apply them for our edification and comfort! #puritan #death #dying #RichardBaxter

"Look up to God, and believe that you are going to see His Face..." For the Christian, being with God means more than seeing family who have gone on before... it is to actually be transformed into a body like unto His body, and be able to see Him, and live in the perfect, everlasting fruition of His fullest love among the glorified. No sweeter promise exists to the elect of God than to know that one day, we will see our Creator's face, and be able to share that experience that Peter, Paul,...

Choose Out Suitable Promises For Yourself... When facing intense sickness or death, it is unlikely that you will remember much Scripture, nor be able to read your Bible. Today's podcast shares Richard Baxter's advice on how to face these difficult moments. Thank you for taking the time to pray for the podcast that it gets better and spreads for the glory of Christ! #christ #christianpodcast #reformed #puritan #death #dying #life #eternallife

"Look By Faith To Your Dying, Buried, Risen, Ascended and Glorified Lord" In Richard Baxter's book "Directions For A Peaceful Death" he points us to the object of our faith.. the risen Lord! Why should we fear death when we worship the One who defeated death and lives evermore? In today's podcast, we discuss the 4th Direction that Richard Baxter left us.. to Look by faith! Order the Digital Puritan Vol 1. No. 1 here! #christ #death #dying #puritans #puritan #reformed

"Remember Whose Messenger Sickness Is..." Who is ultimately in control of the world, and all the creatures in it? Are we? Is God? Is it both? In this podcast, we will discuss Richard Baxter's third directive on "Directions For A Peaceful Death." It is helpful to know that even in the worst of times, and in the midst of our darkest fears, God remains in control, and sovereign over the darkest parts of our life. Listen in with me as I share with you the things that I learned from reading this...

Sickness And Death Are A Mercy Although it may not feel like it at the moment, as Christians, we are assured that this life is not the "end of the road" for us. Instead, we are told that God is in fact sovereign over the universe and that there are no "maverick molecules." In today's podcast, we will discover what Richard Baxter meant when he said that sickness and death are a "mercy". Want to follow along with me? Check out the Digital Puritan Vol.1 No. 1 on Amazon! #christ #puritan...

Directions For A Peaceful Death? To begin our study of the Puritan writings, let us first turn to "Directions For A Peaceful Death..." by Richard Baxter. As a Puritan Pastor during the 1600's, he saw his fair share of death and suffering. Sickness afflicted him personally to the point where he felt close to death. After surviving, he began to collect his thoughts about death, dying and sickness. These thoughts eventually became the subject of our podcast today as those thoughts are just as...

Welcome! Welcome to the Learning Puritan Podcast! This podcast is where I share with you timeless Christian ideas as described from various Puritans. I enjoy the Puritans for their theological knowledge, their love of God's Word and His world. Their influence on Western Civilization has been remarkable and has left an indelible mark on American and Christian History. Join me as I review various Puritan works for the gems of truth applicable for today's life. #puritan #puritans...