Startling Questions

by J. C. Ryle

Publisher:

Robert Carter & Brothers

, 1853

Overview

Where art thou in the sight of God? Are you an heir to glory? Shall you be saved? How readest thou? What do you think and feel about the cross of Christ? Have you assurance? Each of these astonishing essays begins in the form of a question found in the Bible. J.C. Ryle’s exploration of these “startling questions” leads to powerful and inspiring answers.

Contents

Top Highlights

“You are grieving the Spirit, and He will soon leave you. You are tempting the devil, and he will soon come to you; your heart is ready for him; your last state will be worse than your first.” (Page 22)

“As soon as you have read the verses of Scripture before your eyes, I invite you to consider a very solemn question,—Are you an heir of glory?” (Page 43)

“Well said Philip Melancthon, ‘Where there are no cares there will generally be no prayers.’” (Page 72)

“Do not think there is anything praiseworthy in always doubting. Leave that to the Papist.” (Page 74)

“There are degrees in our sanctification. In our justification there are none.” (Page 325)

Product Details

• Title: Startling Questions
• Author: J. C. Ryle
• Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
• Publication Date: 1853
• Pages: 370

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.).

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