Good morning,
This week we will be looking at “Pithy gems from J.C. Ryle”. I thought you might be interested in J.C. Ryle’s background.
John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts.
His conversion occurred when he attended an unknown church, and arriving late, he heard the reading Ephesians 2:8-9. The force of these words hit his heart, and from that point on he was assured of his salvation.
Ryle became nationally famed for his firm preaching and staunch defense of evangelical principles. He wrote several well-known books, mainly based on his tracts and sermons, and often addressing issues of contemporary relevance for the Church from a Biblical standpoint. Of these, perhaps the most enduring are “Holiness” and “Practical Religion”, both still in print.
As you read these “Pithy gems”, please pray and ask God how these apply. These are challenging and thought provoking.
Enjoy!
Pithy gems from J.C. Ryle #5
Christ is never fully valued—until sin is clearly seen. We must know the depth and malignity of our disease—in order to appreciate the great Physician!
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That Bible is read best—which is practiced most!
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The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decaywhich accounts for it—is often not discovered until it is down on the ground. Just so, men fall in private—long before they fall in public!
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The children of
God all have a cross to bear.
A suffering Savior generally has suffering disciples.
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We know nothing of humility by nature—for we are all born proud!
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Naked we came
upon earth—and naked we depart.
Of all our possessions—we can carry nothing with us.
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There is more to be learned at the foot of the Cross—than anywhere else in the world!
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People will never set their faces decidedly towards Heaven, and live like pilgrims—until they really feel that they are in danger of Hell.
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Let us be real,
honest, and sincere in our Christianity.
We cannot deceive an all-seeing God!
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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