In Mark 1:38, Jesus states succinctly the reason why He came from the Father: "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came.” J.C. Ryle comments in the late 1800s on this verse from Mark's Gospel: Let us never be moved by those who cry … Continue reading For Preachers and Their Listeners
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J.C. Ryle on Christ in the Psalms
A Greater than David is here! We have probably little idea how much deep truth is contained in the book of Psalms. No part of the Bible perhaps is better known in the letter, and none so little understood in the spirit. We err greatly if we suppose that it is nothing but a record … Continue reading J.C. Ryle on Christ in the Psalms
The Essence of Discipleship
John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me... J.C. Ryle offers a challenging word especially to us all: "As the soldier follows his general, as the servant follows his master, as the scholar follows his teacher; as the sheep follows its shepherd, just so ought the professing Christian to follow Christ. Faith and obedience … Continue reading The Essence of Discipleship
