Expository Thoughts on Luke, vol. 1

by J. C. Ryle

Publisher:

Robert Carter & Brothers

, 1879

Overview

Still in keeping with his promise to deliver easy to understand, practical study guides in his Expository Thoughts series, J.C. Ryle has included extensive notes with this volume on Luke for those wanting to dig deeper into some of the more difficult passages. Luke 1–10 are covered in volume one.

Contents

Top Highlights

“ how bitterly human nature dislikes the doctrine of the sovereignty of God.” (Page 121)

“What can deliver us from that ‘fear of death’ to which so many are in bondage? What can take the sting of death away?—There is but one answer to such questions. Nothing but strong faith can do it. Faith laying firm hold on an unseen Saviour,—faith resting on the promises of an unseen God,—faith, and faith only, can enable a man to look death in the face, and say, ‘I depart in peace.’” (Page 67)

“ prayers are not necessarily rejected because the answer is long delayed.” (Page 12)

“Let us mark, in the third place, the mighty principle which the angel Gabriel lays down to silence all objections about the incarnation. ‘With God nothing shall be impossible.’” (Page 28)

“We see, secondly, in these verses, what fears and anxiety may assault the hearts of true disciples of Christ.” (Page 262)

Product Details

• Title: Expository Thoughts on Luke, vol. 1
• Author: J.C. Ryle
• Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
• Publication Date: 1879
• Pages: 390

About J. C. Ryle

John Charles Ryle (1816-1900) began his service to the Lord as a minister of the Gospel. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, was ordained in 1841, and became a leader of the evangelical party in the Church of England. Ryle labored in parish churches within the Church of England for almost forty years. In 1880 he was designated dean of Salisbury and then became the First Bishop of Liverpool. He stayed in that role until 1900, shortly before his death.

Ryle came to international prominence as preacher, Bible expositor, and author. Today he is best known for his plain and lively writings on practical and spiritual themes. He deliberately used this style to reach ordinary people. The great aim of his ministry was to encourage strong and serious Christian living. His tracts and books sold in the millions in the late 1800s. Many of these have been republished in modern times. Ryle has been noted for his doctrinal essays and polemical writings. His bestselling titles include Expository Thoughts on Mark and Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots which can both be found in the J. C. Ryle Collection (18 vols.). He also contributed three volumes in the Crossway Classic Commentary Collection (13 vols.).

Sample Pages from Expository Thoughts on Luke, vol. 1