John Charles Ryle Bücher

John Charles Ryle was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool. Ryle was educated at Christ Church, Oxford where he was also a gifted athlete who played cricket and rowed. Ryle was born to a wealthy family and it seemed likely that he would have a career in politics before joining the ministry. Ryle was ordained in 1842. Ryle supported the evangelical school and was a strong critic of Ritualism. Ryle was a writer as well as a pastor. Ryle’s writing strongly advocates his beliefs yet has a comforting disposition for the reader. This edition of Ryle’s The Gospel of Mark includes a table of contents.

The book explores the metaphor of building a strong foundation in life, drawing from the biblical parable in Matthew 7:24. It emphasizes the importance of not just hearing wisdom but actively applying it, likening wise individuals to those who construct their lives on solid ground. Through this lens, the text delves into themes of faith, resilience, and the impact of choices, encouraging readers to reflect on their own foundations and the principles guiding their lives.

From the preface: The way of peace and the way of holiness lie side by side, or rather, they are one. That which bestows the one imparts the other; and he who takes the one takes the other also. The Spirit of peace is the Spirit of holiness. The God of peace is the God of holiness. In the companion work to his book God's Way of Peace, Horatius Bonar shows us that a life that has been saved is a life that is holy. The Spirit of God works in us to make us holy. The saving work of Christ on the cross has given us the victory over sin, but while we are on this earth we battle on. Read and be encouraged.

This book for those who are anxious gently directs our eyes back to Jesus. Taking the whole message of the gospel, Horatius Bonar shows us that although we cannot save ourselves by our character or our works, we can have peace in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Addressing profound spiritual themes, J. C. Ryle delves into the complexities of indwelling sin, the necessity of holy living, and the struggles of faith with clarity and conviction. His approach combines straightforward interpretation and practical application, making challenging theological concepts accessible to all readers. Ryle's deep love for Christ permeates his writing, resonating with both scholars and everyday believers alike. His work serves as a powerful reminder of the simplicity and depth of Christian truths that many may overlook.

Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century, J.C. Ryle's account remains the best popular introduction to this gerat spiritual era. The best introduction to the 18th century and undoubtedly Ryle's finest piece of historical writing. Contains vivid biographies of the men who 'shook England from one end to the another',giving strong reasons for his belief 'that excepting Luther and his Continental contemporaries, and our own martyred Reformers, the world has seen no such men since the days of the apostles.' But Ryle does not write to prompt admiration, and his conclusions and applications of his subject are among the most forceful that ever came from his pen. 'I am obliged to say plainly that, in my judgement, we have among us neither the men nor the doctrines of the days gone by...Once let the evangelical ministry return to the ways of the 18th century, and I firmly believe we should have as much success as before. We are where we are, because we have come short of our fathers.'