Books with author J C. Ryle

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other – Galatians 5:17Young men, you form a large and very important class in the population of this country; but where, and in what condition, are your souls? I am growing old myself, but there are few things that I can remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most distinct recollection of the joys and the sorrows, the hopes and the fears, the temptations and the difficulties, the mistaken judgments and the misplaced affections, and the errors and the aspirations which surround and accompany a young man’s life. If I can only say something to keep some young man walking in the right way and preserve him from faults and sins, which may hurt his prospects both for time and eternity, I shall be very thankful. There are four things which I propose to do: 1.I will mention some general reasons why young men need exhorting.2.I will note some special dangers which young men need to be warned about.3.I will give some general advice which I beg young men to receive.4.I will set down some special rules of conduct which I strongly advise young men to follow.On each of these four points I have something to say, and my young friend, I pray to God that what I say may do good to your soul. – J. C. RyleUpdated edition based on Thoughts for Young MenAbout the AuthorJohn Charles Ryle (1816-1900) graduated from Eton and Oxford and then pursued a career in politics, but due to lack of funds, he entered the clergy of the Church of England. He was a contemporary of Spurgeon, Moody, Mueller, and Taylor and read the great theologians like Wesley, Bunyan, Knox, Calvin, and Luther. These all influenced Ryle’s understanding and theology. Ryle began his writing career with a tract following the Great Yarmouth suspension bridge tragedy, where more than a hundred people drowned. He gained a reputation for straightforward preaching and evangelism. He travelled, preached, and wrote more than 300 pamphlets, tracts, and books, including Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, Principles for Churchmen, and Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century. Ryle used the royalties from his writing to pay his father’s debts, but he also felt indebted to that ruin for changing the direction of his life. He was recommended by Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to be Bishop of Liverpool where he ended his career in 1900.

In “The Duties of Parents,” J.C. Ryle explores the best ways to raise children with Christ in their hearts, and the duties all Christian parents have toward those God has entrusted to them. Ryle gives helpful advice on how to raise children, and shows how we can love our children without spoiling them. Though written in 1888, it contains timeless truths based on God's wisdom. Ryle perfectly balanced love and discipline in this approach to raising godly children. Essential reading for every parent who seeks to raise their children in the instruction of the Lord, Ryle’s book is one you will return to over and over again. It is short, powerful, easy to comprehend, and one of the best resources for parenting outside of the Bible. Those who truly seek biblical parenting should not be without this book.

Looked up to and loved by children in his congregation, J. C. Ryle took their and spiritual lives very seriously. Here is a collection of stories for children by this great communicator including 'The Two Bears'. J. C. Ryle encourages us to teach the whole Scripture to children and not just parts of it. Children will enjoy reading these stories but this is also an interesting and intriguing book or any involved with children at home or church. Ryle had a direct and unflinching manner in writing for children and teaching them that they are not too young for Scripture to apply to them. This of course is the opposite approach from how modern Christianity tends to educate children. These days it’s become accepted to believe that the Bible has many parts which are much too difficult for children to understand or too unpleasant for them to handle. Instead, Ryle teaches them in simple language what it means to be a true follower of Jesus and challenges them to live a better life whatever their age by following Jesus’ example – messages we adults could profit from as well. Parents should read through this collection of stories with their children and present our children with the truth from various portions of Scripture. ”Let no one make you think that you are too young to serve God. That is not true. As soon as you know right from wrong, you are old enough to begin taking the right way. As soon as you are old enough to be punished for doing wrong, you are old enough to give your heart to God, and to follow Christ.” CONTENTS: The Two Bears Children Walking in Truth Little and Wise No More Crying! The Happy Little Girl Seeking the Lord Early

From the Foreword by Mark Dever'I remember reading this address recently, having not read it for decades, and being struck once again by the timelessness of Ryle's approach. If I did not know any better I could have easily concluded that it has been written only yesterday!'Thoughts for Young Men is practical, spiritual, and lively. Abounding in advice and good sense, it is still as relevant and helpful in the twenty-first century as it was when it was first published in 1865.

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other – Galatians 5:17Young men, you form a large and very important class in the population of this country; but where, and in what condition, are your souls? I am growing old myself, but there are few things that I can remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most distinct recollection of the joys and the sorrows, the hopes and the fears, the temptations and the difficulties, the mistaken judgments and the misplaced affections, and the errors and the aspirations which surround and accompany a young man’s life. If I can only say something to keep some young man walking in the right way and preserve him from faults and sins, which may hurt his prospects both for time and eternity, I shall be very thankful. There are four things which I propose to do: 1.I will mention some general reasons why young men need exhorting. 2.I will note some special dangers which young men need to be warned about. 3.I will give some general advice which I beg young men to receive. 4.I will set down some special rules of conduct which I strongly advise young men to follow. On each of these four points I have something to say, and my young friend, I pray to God that what I say may do good to your soul. – J. C. RyleUpdated edition based on Thoughts for Young MenAbout the AuthorJohn Charles Ryle (1816-1900) graduated from Eton and Oxford and then pursued a career in politics, but due to lack of funds, he entered the clergy of the Church of England. He was a contemporary of Spurgeon, Moody, Mueller, and Taylor and read the great theologians like Wesley, Bunyan, Knox, Calvin, and Luther. These all influenced Ryle’s understanding and theology. Ryle began his writing career with a tract following the Great Yarmouth suspension bridge tragedy, where more than a hundred people drowned. He gained a reputation for straightforward preaching and evangelism. He travelled, preached, and wrote more than 300 pamphlets, tracts, and books, including Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, Principles for Churchmen, and Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century. Ryle used the royalties from his writing to pay his father’s debts, but he also felt indebted to that ruin for changing the direction of his life. He was recommended by Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to be Bishop of Liverpool where he ended his career in 1900.

OF THE BEST CHRISTIAN BOOKS, FOR SPIRIT GROWTH. John Charles Ryle was born of well-to-do parents at Macclesfield on 10 May 1816. After a period of private schooling, he entered Eton in February 1828, where he excelled at rowing and cricket. Going up to Christ Church, Oxford in October 1834, he continued his sporting prowess, and captained the First Eleven in his second and third years, achieving a personal 10-wicket bowling triumph in the 1836 Varsity match at Lords (which Oxford won by 121 runs).Various circumstances and incidents in his own and others’ lives had awakened Ryle to the knowledge that all was not well with his soul, but matters came to a head not long before he took his Finals in 1837. He was struck down with a serious chest infection, and for the first time in fourteen years he turned to his Bible and prayer. Then one Sunday, arriving late to church he was in time to hear the reading of Ephesians chapter two. As he listened, he felt that the Lord was speaking directly to his soul. His eyes were opened when he heard verse 8, ‘For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.’ He was converted through hearing the Word of God, without comment or sermon.Ryle took a first in Classics, but turned down the college fellowship which was offered. His intention was a career in politics, and he went to London to study law, thinking this would be a help to him. However, he had to give this up after six months due to a recurrence of his chest problems, caused by the London smog. When his father’s bank crashed in 1841, Ryle had to give up all hope of a political career, as he now had no money behind him.

When St. Paul wrote his Epistle to Titus about his duty as a minister,he mentioned young men as a class requiring peculiar attention. Afterspeaking of aged men and aged women, and young women, he adds this pithyadvice, "Young men likewise exhort to be soberminded" (Tit.2:6). I amgoing to follow the Apostle's advice. I propose to offer a few words offriendly exhortation to young men.I am growing old myself, but there are few things I remember so well asthe days of my youth. I have a most distinct recollection of the joysand the sorrows, the hopes and the fears, the temptations and thedifficulties, the mistaken judgments and the misplaced affections, theerrors and the aspirations, which surround and accompany a young man'slife. If I can only say something to keep some young man in the rightway, and preserve him from faults and sins, which may mar his prospectsboth for time and eternity, I shall be very thankful.There are four things which I propose to do:---I. I will mention some general reasons why young men need exhorting.II. I will notice some special dangers against which young men need tobe warned.III. I will give some general counsels which I entreat young men toreceive.IV. I will set down some special rules of conduct which I stronglyadvise young men to follow.On each of these four points I have something to say, and I pray Godthat what I say may do good to some soul.- Taken from "Thoughts For Young Men" written by J. C. Ryle