Archive | March 2010
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Grasp the Truth of the Cross
Let us never forget the sacrificial character of Christ’s death. Let us reject with abhorrence the modern notion that it was nothing more than a mighty instance of self-sacrifice and self-denial. It was this no doubt – but it was something far higher, deeper, and more important than this. It was a propitiation for the [...]
Christ Suffered, So Shall You
Let it never surprise us, if we have to endure mockery, and ridicule, and false reports, because we belong to Christ. The disciple is not greater than His Master, nor the servant than His Lord. If lies and insults were heaped upon our Savior, we need not wonder if the same weapons are constantly used [...]
Two “New” Ryle Books Available
Two “new” J.C. Ryle books have been recently (re)published and are available at fantastic discounted prices at Monergism Books: Simplicity in Preaching (22 pages) is available at 20% off for only $2.40. This booklet is chapter 3 of Ryle’s book The Upper Room. and… Heading for Heaven (127 pages) is available at 29% off for [...]
Remember Christ’s Suffering For Your Redemption
We must not be content with a vague belief that Christ’s sufferings on the cross were vicarious. We are intended to see this truth in every part of His passion. We may follow Him all through, from the bar of Pilate to the minute of His death, and see Him at every step as our [...]
The True Cause of Self-Righteousness
What is the true cause of self-righteousness? How is it that such a poor, weak, erring creature as man can ever dream of deserving anything at God’s hands? It all arises from ignorance. The eyes of our understandings are naturally blinded. We see neither ourselves, nor our lives, nor God, nor the law of God, [...]
Coming to the Table with Understanding
If there is any principle clearly laid down in the Bible about any act of religious worship, it is this that it must be with understanding. The worshiper must at least understand something about what he is doing. Mere bodily worship, unaccompanied by mind or heart – is utterly worthless. The man who eats the [...]
The Secret of Inward Peace
There is only one thing that can give peace to the conscience, and that is the blood of Jesus Christ sprinkled on it. A clear understanding that Christ’s death was an actual payment of our debt to God, and that the merit of that death is made over to man when he believes, is the [...]
No More Sorrow in Heaven
Blessed be God! There shall be no sorrow in heaven. There shall not be one single tear shed within the courts above. There shall be no more disease and weakness and decay. The coffin, the funeral and the grave shall be things unknown. Our faces shall no more be pale and sad. No more shall [...]
J.C. Ryle Blog Button
If you have a blog or website and would like to spread Ryle’s encouraging quotes to your readers, below you will find one of three codes you can easily copy and paste into your blog sidebar. I’ve posted the last widget (200 x 200 pixel square) onto this site, and my personal blog at kowalker.com, [...]
The Saving Power of the Holy Spirit
The necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit arises from the total corruption of human nature. We are all by nature “dead in sins.” (Eph. 2:1) However shrewd, clever and wise in the things of this world, we are all dead towards God. The eyes of our understanding are blinded. We see nothing correctly. [...]
