J. C. Ryle

Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century, J. C. Ryle’s Christian Leaders of the 18th Century remains the best popular introduction to this great spiritual era. With simplicity and vigour, he traces the lives of the ele

J C Ryle (1816-1900) was a faithful evangelical Christian, a prolific writer and bishop of Liverpool. His books Holiness and Practical religion have never been out of print. This present book was originally entitled The Christian leaders of the Last Centu

Put on the Armor of God in Your Daily Battle Against Sin

“True Christianity is a fight,” wrote J. C. Ryle in 1877. He argued that from the day of their conversion until the day they die, Christians are called to be soldiers for Christ in a war for thei

JC Ryle was a faithful evangelical Christian and prolific writer as well as Bishop of Liverpool; his larger works such as Holiness and Practical Religion have never been out of print since they were written in the later nineteenth century. But Ryle also w

Holiness - Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots

To J. C. Ryle, the inspiration of the Scriptures was 'the very keel and foundation of Christianity'. But is all Scripture inspired? Are the very words and expressions from God, or does inspiration mean something less than this? Ryle was convinced that the

As with all Ryle’s works, Practical Religion is clear, concise and penetrating. It was designed to be a companion to his other books, Old Paths, Knots Untied and Holiness, providing guidance on how the Christian believer is to live. In Ryle’s own words,

Written for the ordinary reader by the famous 19th century bishop and evangelist, this three-volume series is one of the classic expositions on the Synoptic Gospels. This volume covers the Gospel of St John.

Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: John 2

It is no light matter to publish an exposition of any book in the Bible. It is a peculiarly serious undertaking to attempt a Commentary on the Gospel of St. John. But I think every intelligent student of Scripture will bear me out when I say, that St. Joh

Written for the ordinary reader by the famous 19th century bishop and evangelist, this three-volume series is one of the classic expositions on the Synoptic Gospels. This volume covers the Gospel of St Luke.

Bishop Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the Gospels were first issued in 1856 and immediately met with a warm welcome from evangelical Christians of all denominations. In the 20th century the growing popularity of Ryle's spiritual approach has led to three r

Can we be saved without any personal knowledge of the Bible's teaching?
Is it necessary to think clearly and precisely about such teaching?
Is God s love such that no one will ultimately suffer the everlasting loss of body and soul?
These are very impo

For most of us, Advent is synonymous with Christmas. After all, don't our Advent calendars count down to December 25th? Isn't Advent a time to think about the birth of the baby in the manger, the angels and the shepherd? It certainly is.Advent means the c

This book, The Power and Sympathy of Christ, contains six studies on John chapter 11 one of the most remarkable chapters in all the New Testament. It deals with themes most useful and interesting to all professing believers.
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This devout minister was one of the most beloved figures of 19th-century England. Ryle used to bring an occasional sermon just for the little children of his church. This is a collection of those sermons.