by Richard Baxter
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Richard Baxter’s A Call to the Unconverted is a thunderous plea from one of the most earnest and soul-stirring preachers of the Puritan era. With urgency and unrelenting conviction, Baxter sets before sinners the reality of their desperate condition apart from Christ and the absolute necessity of repentance. Rooted in Ezekiel 33:11—“Turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?”—this book is not a theological abstraction but a direct, impassioned call from a pastor burdened for the lost. Baxter strips away every excuse, exposes the folly of delaying repentance, and pleads with sinners to flee to Christ while mercy is still available. His words are like fire—burning away self-deception and forcing the reader to reckon with eternity. This is not a book to be read casually; it is a book to be wrestled with, to be wept over, and, for the unconverted, to be obeyed with haste.
What makes A Call to the Unconverted so compelling is not only its theological precision but its piercing pastoral heart. Baxter writes with the clarity of a theologian, the fervency of a revivalist, and the tenderness of a shepherd pleading for lost sheep. He leaves no room for complacency, declaring that no sinner can afford to presume upon God’s patience. Yet his urgency is always anchored in the freeness of God’s grace—he does not simply thunder judgment but extends the sweet invitation of the gospel, assuring that all who turn to Christ will find mercy. For those who are concerned about their souls, this book is a wake-up call; for those who are hardened, it is a solemn warning. If there is one book that has shaken multitudes from their spiritual slumber and driven them to seek salvation, it is A Call to the Unconverted—a book that has led entire households to Christ and should be read with prayerful seriousness by all who care about the state of their souls.
About the Author:
Richard Baxter (1615–1691) was one of the most influential Puritan pastors and theologians, renowned for his deep piety, prolific writing, and relentless evangelistic zeal. Best known for The Reformed Pastor and The Saints’ Everlasting Rest, Baxter devoted his life to preaching Christ and calling sinners to repentance. Though he suffered imprisonment and persecution for his faith, his ministry was marked by an unshakable passion for the salvation of souls. His books, sermons, and pastoral labors left an indelible mark on the church, and A Call to the Unconverted remains one of the most powerful evangelistic works ever written.