King of kings

At this time of year, we celebrate the birth of our Savior and sing of the “newborn King”  and J. C. Ryle, as quoted at Grace Gems, connects Jesus’ kingly birth with his kingly death in John 19: how our Lord was crucified as a KING. The title placed over our Lord’s head made this … More King of kings

We have a Savior who was far more willing to save us than we are willing to be saved.

    So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” —John 18:11, in our Bible reading plan today. J. C. Ryle comments: He did not die because He could not help it; He did not suffer because He could not escape. … More We have a Savior who was far more willing to save us than we are willing to be saved.

J.C. Ryle: We must carry the cross if we would wear the crown

John 16:1-11 is our Bible reading passage for today.  “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.  They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.  And they will do these things because … More J.C. Ryle: We must carry the cross if we would wear the crown

J. C. Ryle on a command so much talked about and so little obeyed

  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” —John 13:34-35, in our Bible reading plan today. J.C. Ryle encourages … More J. C. Ryle on a command so much talked about and so little obeyed