Next to praying there is nothing so important in practical religion as Bible-reading. — J. C. Ryle Bible reading Copy Share Image
No time is so well spent in every day as that which we spend upon our knees. — J. C. Ryle Bishops Copy Share Image
Let us receive nothing, believe nothing, follow nothing which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the Bible. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
The work of the preacher resembles that of the sower. Like the sower, the preacher must sow good seed, the Word of… — J. C. Ryle Inspirational Copy Share Image
A right knowledge of sin lies at the root of all saving Christianity. — J. C. Ryle Christianity Copy Share Image
How is it that many who profess and call themselves Christians, do so little for the Savior whose name they bear? — J. C. Ryle Bears Copy Share Image
Never let us be guilty of sacrificing any portion of truth on the altar of peace. — J. C. Ryle Altars Copy Share Image
The harvest of the Lord’s field is seldom ripened by sunshine only. It must go through its days of wind, rain and… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
True repentance begins with KNOWLEDGE of sin. It goes on to work SORROW for sin. It leads to CONFESSION of sin before… — J. C. Ryle Confession Copy Share Image
Fathers and mothers, do not forget that children learn more by the eye than they do by the ear... Imitation is a… — J. C. Ryle Child Copy Share Image
If Christianity is a mere invention of man, and not a supernatural, divine revelation, how is it that it has wrought such… — J. C. Ryle Alteration Copy Share Image
If Christ had not gone to the cross and suffered in our stead, the just for the unjust, there would not have… — J. C. Ryle Christ Copy Share Image
We never know who they are that God will draw, and have nothing to do with it. Our duty is to invite… — J. C. Ryle Compassion Copy Share Image
God does not look at riches, titles, education, or beauty. There is only one thing that God does look at, and that… — J. C. Ryle Beauty Copy Share Image
People fall in private, long before they fall in public. The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
If we would have good ministers, we must remember our Lord’s example, and pray for them. Their work is heavy. Their responsibility… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
What is the reason that some believers are so much brighter and holier than others? I believe the difference, in nineteen cases… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Let us only take heed that this office of Christ is not set before us in vain. It will profit us nothing… — J. C. Ryle Christ Copy Share Image
The 'means of grace' are such as Bible reading, private prayer, and regularly worshiping God in Church, wherein one hears the Word… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
All the simplicity in the world can do no good, unless you preach the simple gospel of Jesus Christ so fully and… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
The early Christians made it a part of their religion to look for His return. Backward they looked to the cross and… — J. C. Ryle Atonement Copy Share Image
We must cast away everything which hinders us upon our road towards heaven – the lust of the flesh, the lust of… — J. C. Ryle Affection Copy Share Image
If you show me a man deliberately living an unholy and licentious life, and yet boasting that his sins are forgiven, I… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
It is easy to criticize and find fault with the conduct of kings, and write furious articles against them in newspapers, or… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Prayer needs neither learning, wisdom or book knowledge to begin it. It needs nothing but heart and will. — J. C. Ryle Book Copy Share Image
The beginning of the way to heaven, is to feel that we are on the way to hell. — J. C. Ryle Beginning Copy Share Image
The cause of Christ does not need less working, but it does need among the workers, more praying. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Since Satan can't destroy the gospel, he has too often neutralized its usefulness by addition, subtraction or substitution. — J. C. Ryle Christianity Copy Share Image
Let us read our Bibles reverently and diligently, with an honest determination to believe and practice all we find in them. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
When you cannot answer a skeptic, be content to wait for more light; but never forsake a great principle. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
There is only one door, one bridge, one ladder, between earth and heaven - the crucified Son of God. — J. C. Ryle Bridges Copy Share Image
If you want to find out how much someone loves you, find out how much they pray for you. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
The faith that has not a sanctifying influence on the character is no better than the faith of devils. — J. C. Ryle Character Copy Share Image
Prayer is the mightiest weapon that God has placed in our hands. — J. C. Ryle Favor of god Copy Share Image
Miserable indeed is that religious teaching which calls itself Christian, and yet contains nothing of the cross. — J. C. Ryle Christian Copy Share Image
The love of our Lord Jesus Christ towards sinners is strikingly shown in His steady purpose of heart to die for them. — J. C. Ryle Christ Copy Share Image
What is the best safeguard against false doctrine? The Bible regularly read, regularly prayed over, regularly studied. — J. C. Ryle Bible Copy Share Image
Prayer is the surest remedy against the devil and besetting sins. — J. C. Ryle Devil Copy Share Image
If you love Christ, never be ashamed to let others see it and know it. Speak for Him. Witness for Him. Live… — J. C. Ryle Ashamed Copy Share Image
Let us read the Bible reverently and diligently, with an honest determination to believe and practice all we find in it. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
