"First things first", his big brother John said, and Luke knew he meant staking tomato plants long before they would need to be staked. " First things first", Pa had said, and he meant tramping through the woods, breaking a new path, trailing a racoon. And Luke agreed with Pa. But after Pa died, Luke always seemed to be in trouble because the spent even more time rambling off by himself, drea…
This volume includes the texts of Erasmus's 1524 diatribe against Luther, De Libero Arbitrio, and Luther's violent counterattack, De Servo Arbitrio. E. Gordon Rupp and Philip Watson offer commentary on these texts as well. Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with mode…
Are you a workaholic? Or is your job just a necessary evil, a means of paying the bills? Do you feel guilty when you relax? Or when you groan 'Roll on Friday!'? God ordained both work and rest. This book will help you see the wisdom of that. It will enable you to think through a healthy, biblical attitude to your work and your leisure, and to move your lifestyle into line with his plan. 'This …
This commentary’s subtitle, “Defend the Faith,” highlights its recurring emphasis on defending and promoting orthodox theology. Other significant themes include the conducting of public worship, the qualifications of elders and deacons (and the wives who have a share in their ministry), the personal godliness of the gospel minister, the proper spiritual and practical care of various membe…
What does Christianity have to do with ordinary life? Is there a biblical perspective on our work or recreation or whatever we do? If so, how can we gain that perspective? Many people seek to have a biblical view of life, yet fail to apply that biblical mindset, or worldview, to all parts of their lives. Ryken reveals the basis of the Christian world view and describes how it affects one's view…
The ambiguity and obscurity of statements from religious leaders today often confuse ordinary Christians. J. C. Ryle's writings were of a different character. His outspoken comments can still help us towards clear Bible-based convictions. The church's doctrine and practice are in constant danger of being corrupted from their original divinely-given character. Seeing this, Ryle felt compelled…
"~J.C. Ryle's ""Thoughts for Young Men"" is a passionate and realistic advice book for young men, encouraging them to live sensibly and intentionally in a difficult world. The plain counsel of 19th-century Anglican bishop Ryle covers a wide range of topics, such as the value of self-control, the perils of childhood temptations, and the pursuit of authentic Christian manhood. Ryle's ageless advi…
JOHN CHARLES RYLE, MOST FAMOUSLY KNOWN AS THE FIRST ANGLICAN BISHOP OF LIVERPOOL. WAS A MAN WHOSE SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE COULD SCARCELY BE FOUND TODAY. A STUDENT OF SCRIPTURE AND A MAN OF PRAYER, HE CAME TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY. HE WAS John Charles Ryle, most famously known as the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool, was a man whose spiritual knowledge could scarcely be found today. A student of Scr…
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 wh…
A Christian at age twenty-two, J.C. Ryle went on in later life to become the first Bishop of Liverpool. Loved and looked up to by the children in his congregation he took their teaching and spiritual lives very seriously. Children will enjoy reading these stories but this is also an interesting and intriguing book for any involved with children at home or at church. Ryle's stories open a win…