We must wrestle earnestly in prayer, like men contending with a deadly enemy for life. — J. C. Ryle Contending Copy Share Image
Election is always to sanctification. Where there is no visible fruit of sanctification, we may be sure there is no election. — J. C. Ryle Democracy Copy Share Image
Necessity is laid upon us. We must fight. There are no promises in the Lord Jesus Christ's epistles to the seven churches,… — J. C. Ryle Believer Copy Share Image
All converted people should labor to adorn the doctrine they profess by humility. If they can do nothing else, they can strive… — J. C. Ryle Be humble Copy Share Image
Any well-read man knows that the moral difference between the condition of the world before Christianity was planted and since Christianity took… — J. C. Ryle Any 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 Bible Copy Share Image
Christmas is a season which almost all Christians observe in one way or another. Some keep it as a religious season. Some… — J. C. Ryle Almost Copy Share Image
A Christian is a walking sermon. They preach far more than a minister does, for they preach all week long. — J. C. Ryle Christian Copy Share Image
The rulers of the earth plan, and scheme, and make laws, and change laws, and war, and pull down one, and raise… — J. C. Ryle Earth Copy Share Image
We have no reason to be discouraged and cast down if the religion we profess is not popular and few agree with… — J. C. Ryle Agree 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
But if there is one thing clearly and plainly laid down about election, it is this: that elect men and women may… — J. C. Ryle Democracy 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 Bible Copy Share Image
Wherever we may be, or whatever our circumstances, the Lord Jesus sees them. We are never beyond the reach of His care. — J. C. Ryle Care Copy Share Image
The best of men are only men at their very best. Patriarchs, prophets, and apostles, - martyrs, fathers, reformers, puritans, - all… — J. C. Ryle Apostles Copy Share Image
He that has trained his children for heaven, rather than for earth- for God rather than for man- he is the parent… — J. C. Ryle Children Copy Share Image
Health is a good thing; but sickness is far better, if it leads us to God. — J. C. Ryle Good thing 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 Bible Copy Share Image
Am I honest? Am I sincere? Do I really desire first the praise of God? — J. C. Ryle Desire Copy Share Image
A tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections. — J. C. Ryle Affection Copy Share Image
Obedience is the only reality. It is faith visible, faith acting, and faith manifest. It is the test of real discipleship among… — J. C. Ryle Acting Copy Share Image
Let us cleave to Christ more closely, love Him more heartily, live to Him more thoroughly, copy Him more exactly, confess Him… — J. C. Ryle Christ Copy Share Image
