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Tag Archives: J. C. Ryle
What Does It Mean To Be a Disciple?
John 8:30-32 “As he spake these words, many believed on him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall … Continue reading
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Tagged Decisionism, discipleship, J. C. Ryle, Lordship Salvation, Repentance, salvation, theology
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The Benefits of Affliction.
Psalms 119:71 “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” This seems like a very strange statement to such a pleasure seeking, indulgent, pampered generation like our own. In many of our churches … Continue reading
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Tagged affliction, brokenness, c h spurgeon, faith, J. C. Ryle, John Newton, pride, sanctification, tribulation
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That Ye May Know Part Two
“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” I … Continue reading
…My Strength is Made Perfect in Weakness
“…Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” II Corinthians 12:10 The Apostle Paul in this passage is speaking of his “thorn … Continue reading
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Tagged apostle paul, brokenness, grace, Horatius Bonar, J. C. Ryle, suffering, theology, thorn in the flesh, trials
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What is Your Hope? – J. C. Ryle
C. H. Spurgeon said J. C. Ryle was “the best man in the Church of England.” I personally believe he is one of the best if not the best Christian author of the 19th century. His works are practical, scriptural … Continue reading
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Tagged c h spurgeon, conversion, Holiness, J. C. Ryle, mercy of god, salvation, theology
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“Salvation is more than a passport to Heaven”
“But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” Romans 6:17-18 … Continue reading
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The Christian Excavator 