Tag: J.C.Ryle

J.C. Ryle: It is possible for the most loving heart to use the language of stern reproof.

March 6, 2011

J.C.Ryle says this about Matthew 23:1-12- We are now beginning a chapter which in one respect is the most remarkable in the four Gospels. It contains the last words which the Lord Jesus ever spoke within the walls of the temple. Those last words consist of a withering exposure of the Scribes and Pharisees, and … More J.C. Ryle: It is possible for the most loving heart to use the language of stern reproof.

J. C. Ryle: It matters nothing how high and self-confident a man’s profession of religion may be.

March 1, 2011

J. C. Ryle states- Let us observe in these verses, what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent.We see this strikingly brought out in the parable of the two sons. Both were told to go and work in their father’s vineyard. One son, like the profligate publicans, for some time flatly refused obedience, … More J. C. Ryle: It matters nothing how high and self-confident a man’s profession of religion may be.

Ryle: True faith may lie at the bottom of their hearts, though there is much rubbish at the top.

February 23, 2011

Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, kneeling and asking a certain thing of him. He said to her, “What do you want?”   She said to him, “Command that these, my two sons, may sit, one on your right hand, and one on your left hand, in … More Ryle: True faith may lie at the bottom of their hearts, though there is much rubbish at the top.

J.C. Ryle: Men who care not for doctrines, can understand a forgiving temper.

February 19, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 18:33-35 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother … More J.C. Ryle: Men who care not for doctrines, can understand a forgiving temper.

J. C. Ryle: The youngest, the weakest, the sickliest of His flock is as dear to Him as the strongest.

February 18, 2011

What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray? If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone … More J. C. Ryle: The youngest, the weakest, the sickliest of His flock is as dear to Him as the strongest.

J.C. Ryle: Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.

February 15, 2011

From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.   Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will … More J.C. Ryle: Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.

J. C. Ryle: Jesus knows the weakness of our memories in spiritual things

February 14, 2011

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven. But he answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You … More J. C. Ryle: Jesus knows the weakness of our memories in spiritual things