“Doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless; it does positive harm. Something of ‘the image of Christ’ must be seen and observed by others in our private life, and habits, and character, and doings.”
~ J.C. Ryle
Faithfulness and Holiness: The Witness of J.C. Ryle,
“Introduction”, 93, 96.
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John Charles Ryle [1816-1900] was a prolific writer, vigorous preacher and faithful pastor in England... (more)
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This is true enough…
John 1:14 says the word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Well, when we get saved we should likewise become the word of God incarnate; do we not attest to be Christlike?
Paul wrote, ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us…” 2 Corinthians 3:2-3