Works by J.C. Ryle
- Expository Thoughts on Matthew
Description: Ryle became the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool during a volatile time for the Church of England. Some church leaders fought for high church practices and a return to Catholic tradition, and others fought for low church practices and evangelism. This commentary on the Book of Matthew belongs to a seven-volume series on the four Gospels. Just as a great portion of Ryle’s work focuses on Christ’s life, so also did his pastoral messages stress evangelism. His commentaries reflect his deep desire for all people to hear Christ’s call and receive salvation.
Kathleen O'Bannon
CCEL Staff
- Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
Description: John Ryle had his
beginnings at Oxford, where he was an athlete and first
class student of the Greats. He was headed for a career
in politics, but then was called to the ministry. This
work is a study of holiness, or Christian perfection.
Ryle works to debunk many of the popular beliefs of his
day concerning holiness. Reviewers praise his balance of honest,
tough-love messages and compassionate, pastoral care. An intense but
readable book, Holiness has been inspiration for living a
Christian
life
for over a century. Believers looking for instructions on how to
improve their lifestyle and continue the process of sanctification will
value this book, which discusses grace, God's love, and, of course,
holiness.
Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff Writer
- Two Bears: And Other Addresses to Children [from Mt. Zion On-line]
Description: Children's sermons, narrated by Ruth Lomas.
- Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times
