JC Ryle

Happy are those Christians – JC Ryle

Happy are those Christians – JC Ryle

Happy are those Christians who have learned of Jesus to live for others more than for themselves, and who understand that is is “more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) 

– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Luke, 1858 

Read the Bible first – JC Ryle

Read the Bible first – JC Ryle

Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.

– JC Ryle –

Our prayer is His delight – JC Ryle

Our prayer is His delight – JC Ryle

There was an officer in the city of Rome who was appointed to have his doors always open, in order to receive any Roman citizen who applied to him for help. Just so the ear of the Lord Jesus is ever open to the cry of all who want mercy and grace. It is His office to help them. Their prayer is His delight. Think of this. Is not this encouragement?   

– JC Ryle –
from A Call to Prayer

Vital Union with Christ – JC Ryle

Vital Union with Christ – JC Ryle

We cannot have flowers without roots, or fruit without trees. We cannot have the fruit of the Spirit without vital union with Christ, and a new creation within.

– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels,1856

Boldness Brings Happiness – JC Ryle

Boldness Brings Happiness – JC Ryle

Boldness in Christ’s service always brings its own reward. The boldest Christian is always the happiest man.

– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospel