Description
In the writings of J. C. Ryle (1816–1900), generations of readers have found faithful biblical wisdom and searching applications that aim at the heart. As the compiler of this anthology notes, ‘if there were two things that stand out like jewels in his crown, they were Ryle’s unflagging determination to tell us the terrible truth about ourselves, and to point us to Jesus.’
This topical guide to Ryle’s voluminous writings will provide a taste of his method and style, and will serve as a signpost to the different books from which these quotations have been drawn. For those already familiar with Ryle, it will serve as a reminder of the timeless wisdom and practical insights which were characteristic of his written ministry.
Ryle’s pastoral heart is evident throughout this anthology—he was a man whose habit was to speak the truth in love. As J. I. Packer observed, ‘his down-to-earth illustrations and rhetorical emphases gave a sense of the drama, the dangers, the challenges, glories and joys of life under the eye and the hand of the God of the gospel.’
Topics are arranged in alphabetical order, and cover a sizeable range of biblical, doctrinal, pastoral, and historical themes. A bibliography provides readers with information on sources and further reading.
Table of Contents
Introduction xvii
Adam 1
Adoption 1
Affections 1
Afflictions 2
Angels 3
Apostles 3
Apostasy 4
Assurance 4
Atheist 6
Atonement 6
Backsliding 9
Baptism 10
Baxter, Richard 15
Bible 16
Bishops, Church of England 26
Blasphemy 26
Book of Common Prayer 26
Born Again, Regeneration 27
Charity 30
Children 30
Christian 33
Christianity 38
Christmas 39
Church 39
Church Government 44
Church of England 45
Confessing Christ 45
Compassion 46
Complaining 46
Conscience 46
Conversion 47
Covenant 49
Covetousness 50
Cross 51
Death 51
Disagreements 56
Discipleship 57
Disobedience 57
Division 57
Doctrine 57
Effectual Call 59
Election 59
Endurance 61
Envy 61
Equality 62
Eschatology 63
Eternal Security 64
Ethics 65
Evangelicalism 66
Evangelism 67
Evil 68
Facts 68
Faith 68
Fear of Man 72
Feelings 73
Forgiveness 74
Formalism 74
Friendships 75
Generosity 75
Gifts 75
God 76
Good Works 77
Gospel 78
Grace 81
Greatness 83
Grimshaw, William 84
Guilt 84
Happiness 84
Heart 86
Heaven 86
Hell 89
Holiness 91
Holy Spirit 95
Hope 99
Human Nature 100
Humility 101
Hymns 103
Hypocrisy 104
Idleness 105
Idolatry 105
Ignorance 106
Imputation 107
Incarnation 107
Insults 107
Israel 108
Jerusalem 108
Jesus Christ 108
John the Baptist 122
Joy 122
Judging 123
Judgment 123
Justification 124
Kingdom of God 125
Knowledge 126
Latimer, Hugh 127
Law 128
Legalism 128
Liberalism 129
Liberty 130
Lies 131
Longsuffering 131
Lord’s Supper 131
Love 134
Marriage 135
Means of Grace 136
Mercy 136
Messiah 137
Ministers 138
Miracles 144
Money 145
Moses 146
Mystery 147
Neutrality 147
Obedience 147
Old Testament 149
Ordination 150
Patience 150
Peace 150
Perfectionism 151
Persecution 152
Perseverance of the Saints 153
Peter, Apostle 155
Pharisees and Sadducees 156
Philosophy 157
Politics 158
Poor 158
Prayer 160
Preaching 163
Pride 169
Procrastination 170
Prophecy 170
Providence 171
Psalms 172
Purgatory 172
Redemption 173
Reformation, The 173
Regret 174
Religion 175
Repentance 175
Reprobation 177
Rest 178
Resurrection 178
Retaliation 178
Rewards 178
Roman Catholicism 179
Romaine, William 181
Rowland, Daniel 182
Sabbath 182
Saints 184
Salvation 184
Sanctification 187
Satan 187
Sickness 189
Sin 189
Slander 194
Song 194
Soul 194
Sovereignty of God 195
Suffering 196
Teaching 197
Temple 197
Temptations 197
Theology 198
Thirty-Nine Articles 200
Time 201
Tithing/Giving 201
Tolerance 201
Total Depravity 202
Trials 202
Truth 203
Unbelief 204
Unconverted 206
Unforgiveness 207
Unhappiness 208
Universalism 208
Unity 208
Warnings 209
Wealth 210
Weariness 211
Wesley, John 211
Whitefield, George 212
Wisdom 213
World 214
Worship 215
Youth 216
Zeal 217
Bibliography 219
Product Details
Title: Truth Spoken in Love: An Anthology of Quotations from J. C. Ryle
Author: J. C. Ryle
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Pages: 240
Binding: Hardcover Cloth-bound
Size: 21.6 x 13.4 x 2.5 cm
ISBN: 9781800405547