Bible Quotes by J. C. Ryle

A Bible reading laity is a nation's surest defence against error.

— J. C. Ryle

The Bible in the pulpit must never supersede the Bible at home.

— J. C. Ryle

Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.

— J. C. Ryle

The love of the Bible will show itself in a believer's actions.

— J. C. Ryle

Let us strive, every year we live, to become more deeply acquainted with Scripture.

— J. C. Ryle

That Bible is read best, which is practised most.

— J. C. Ryle

Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.

— J. C. Ryle

We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.

— J. C. Ryle

Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition. It can only be obtained by diligent, regular, daily, attentive reading.

— J. C. Ryle

According to the men of the world, few are going to hell; According to the Bible, few are going to heaven.

— J. C. Ryle

If Christianity is a mere invention of man, and the Bible is of no more authority than any other uninspired volume, how…

— J. C. Ryle

True Christians delight to read the Scriptures, because they tell them about their beloved Savior.

— J. C. Ryle

Let us seek friends that will stir up our prayers, our Bible reading, our use of time, and our salvation.

— J. C. Ryle

Of all the doctrines of the Bible none is so offensive to human nature as the doctrine of God's sovereignty.

— J. C. Ryle

Value all books in proportion as they are agreeable to Scripture. Those that are nearest to it are the best, and those…

— J. C. Ryle

Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.

— J. C. Ryle

There is more Bible buying, Bible selling, Bible printing and Bible distributing than ever before in our nation. We see Bibles in…

— J. C. Ryle

I want people to fill their minds with passages of Scripture while they are well and strong, that they may have sure…

— J. C. Ryle

The Bible applied to the heart by the Holy Ghost is the chief means by which men are built up and established…

— J. C. Ryle

Just as the telescope and microscope show us that there is order and design in all the works of God's hand, from…

— J. C. Ryle

If Christianity is a mere invention of man, and the Bible is not from God, how can infidels explain Jesus Christ? His…

— J. C. Ryle

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

When a man’s heart is cold and unconcerned about religion – when his hands are never employed in doing God’s work –…

— J. C. Ryle

Solid scriptural theology should be valued in the church. Books in which Scripture is reverently regarded as the only rule of faith…

— J. C. Ryle

It may well be feared, that there is not enough Biblereading among us. It is not sufficient to have the Book. We…

— J. C. Ryle

To talk of comparing the Bible with other "sacred books" so called, such as the Koran...or the book of Mormon, is positively…

— J. C. Ryle

Bibles read without prayer; sermons heard without prayer; marriages contracted without prayer; journeys undertaken without prayer; residences chosen without prayer; friendships formed…

— J. C. Ryle

The cross is the foundation of the Bible: If you have not yet found out that Christ crucified is the foundation of…

— J. C. Ryle

There is not enough Bible-reading among us. It is not sufficient to have the Book. We must actually READ it, and PRAY…

— J. C. Ryle

For my own part, I believe that in dealing with skeptics, and unbelievers, and enemies of the Bible, Christians are too apt…

— J. C. Ryle

That Bible is read best - which is practiced most!

— J. C. Ryle

The key to understanding the Bible is Jesus Christ.

— J. C. Ryle

Trials are intended to make us think, to wean us from the world, to send us to the Bible, to drive us…

— J. C. Ryle

The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.

— J. C. Ryle

A man may just as soon read the Scripture without eyes, as understand the spirit of it without grace.

— J. C. Ryle

It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.

— J. C. Ryle

We corrupt the Word of God most dangerously, when we throw any doubt on the plenary inspiration of any part of Holy…

— J. C. Ryle

I fear we are in danger of forgetting that to HAVE the Bible is one thing, and to READ it quite another.

— J. C. Ryle

No one ever said at the end of his days; 'I have read my bible too much, I have thought of God…

— J. C. Ryle

Let us receive nothing, believe nothing, follow nothing which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the Bible.

— J. C. Ryle