Holiness, J. C. Ryle
Holiness, J. C. Ryle
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Holiness

Author: J. C. Ryle

Narrator: Ralph Cosham

Unabridged: 15 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/28/2012


Synopsis

John Charles Ryle's best known works have been reissued and widely read over many years. The fine qualities of his writings have ensured that his books are still popular and useful. This volume has become a classic work and is known and loved by many throughout the world. In days when evangelical preachers are accused of being either superficial or dull, we have here a great example of one who was neither of these things. As Bishop Ryle explains and applies his texts with his customary simplicity and directness, the listener will find his conscience pricked and his soul examined. Ryle addresses hard and trying subjects that most modern evangelicals have chosen to ignore: the power and depth of indwelling sin, the necessity of a holy life, the struggle and fight of faith, counting the cost of following Christ-and that's only in the first five chapters. Ryle's Holiness has become essential reading on this most important subject, and the first chapter, "Sin," has rarely been bettered.

About J. C. Ryle

J. C. Ryle (1816–1900) was appointed as the first bishop of Liverpool in 1880 and was the leader of the Evangelical Party in the Church of England for more than half a century. He is highly regarded for his plain and lively writings on practical and spiritual themes; their usefulness and impact have been consistently recognized and remain as wise and relevant today as when he first wrote them.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean on October 16, 2012

A remarkable number of books that promote 'formulas' for living the Christian life have had their day on the Christian bestseller lists, only to fade away as time goes on. Yet J.C. Ryle's Holiness, which was first published 126 years ago, shows no signs of going out of style. What could possibly acc......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on February 28, 2019

I thought it was about time I read this classic. It is practical and helpful. Recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Kofi on December 15, 2022

Wonderful and relevant as one would expect from Ryle. The key to holiness is to see that Christ is all in all.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on September 21, 2012

WOW!!! This book was written in the late 1800s, but it reads like it was written today!! Each chapter is a separate paper written by J.C. Ryle, some were sermons, all focused on SCRIPTURAL holiness. Ryle's discussions are beautifully simple and completely scripturally founded. He begins with chapter......more

Goodreads review by sincerely on June 19, 2022

Okay, okay, okay. I keep trying to choose one passage from this book to share. One thing I could say that would MAKE everyone read this. To write my best review ever. Because that's what this book deserves. But honestly months have gone by since I finished it and I am no closer to accomplishing any......more