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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
A man may just as soon read the Scripture without eyes, as understand the spirit of it without grace. — J. C. Ryle 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
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Infidelity and skepticism abound everywhere. In one form or another they are to be found in every rank and class of society.… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
What is the best safeguard against false doctrine? The Bible regularly read, regularly prayed over, regularly studied. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
It costs something to be a real Christian, according to the standard of the Bible. There are enemies to be overcome, battles… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition. It can only be obtained by diligent, regular, daily, attentive reading. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Let us strive, every year we live, to become more deeply acquainted with Scripture. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
There is but one fountain of comfort for a man drawing near to his end, and that is the Bible. ...All comfort… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
According to the men of the world, few are going to hell; According to the Bible, few are going to heaven. — J. C. Ryle 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
When a person’s tongue is extensively wrong, it is absurd, no less than unscriptural, to say that their heart is right. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Amidst the flood of dangerous reading, I plead for my Master's book; I call upon you not to forget the book of the soul.… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Persecution, in short, is like the goldsmith's stamp on real silver and gold - it is one of the marks of a converted man. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
The parent who tries to train without setting a good example is building with one hand, and pulling down with the other. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
We are all naturally self-righteous. It is the family disease of all the children of Adam. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Sunday morning, before we go to hear the Word of God preached...let us not rush into God’s presence careless, reckless, and unprepared, as if… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty. — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
O Christian, look up and take comfort. Jesus has prepared a place for you, and those who follow Him shall never perish, neither shall… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Let your Christianity be so unmistakable, your eye so single, your heart so whole, your walk so straightforward, that all who see you may… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Let it be a settled principle ...that men's salvation, if saved, is wholly of God; and that man's ruin, if lost, is wholly of… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
