Category Archives: J.C. Ryle

Occupy Till I Come, Luke 19:11-13

“And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far … Continue reading

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Prayer, Luke 18:1, 1 Timothy 2:8

“Disciples should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer” (1 Timothy 2:8). Prayer is the most important subject in practical religion. All other subjects are second to it. … Continue reading

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Riches and Poverty, Luke 16:19-23

“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich … Continue reading

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How to be Saved, Luke 13:24

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to” (Luke 13:24). There once was a man who asked our Lord Jesus Christ a very serious … Continue reading

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Tried by Its Fruits, Luke 6:44

Our lot is cast in times when there is a tendency to try all ancient institutions by their results. Schools, colleges, universities, corporations, old endowed charities, all are successively put into the crucible, and placed in the furnace. “Will an … Continue reading

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Unbelief a Marvel, Mark 6:6

“He marveled because of their unbelief.”–Mark 6:6 __________________________ First published by Drummond’s Tract Depot, Stirling, Scotland The text which heads this page is a very remarkable one. Of all the expressions in the four Gospels which show that the Lord … Continue reading

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The Ruler of the Waves, Mark 4:37-40

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and … Continue reading

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Peace! Be Still!, Mark 4:37-40

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him, and … Continue reading

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What Think Ye of Christ?, Matthew 22:42

Christmas is a season which almost all Christians observe in one way or another. Some keep it as a religious season. Some keep it as a holiday. But all over the world, wherever there are Christians, in one way or … Continue reading

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Warning #1 to the Church, Matthew 16:18

“On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18) We live in a world in which all things are passing away. Kingdoms, empires, cities, institutions, families, all are liable to … Continue reading

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Warning #4 to the Church, Matthew 16:6

“Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:6) Every word spoken by the Lord Jesus is full of deep instruction for Christians. It is the voice of the … Continue reading

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COME!, Matthew 11:28

“Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. The name of the tract before you is short but the subject which that name unfolds is deeply important. It is … Continue reading

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Many Shall Come, Matthew 8:11

“Many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 8:11 The words of Scripture which head this page were spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ. You may … Continue reading

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The Great Separation, Matthew 3:12

“His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will clear His threshing floor, gathering His wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” (Matthew 3:12) The verse of Scripture, which is now before our eyes, … Continue reading

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The Duties of Parents, Proverbs 22:6

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” [Proverbs 22:6] I believe that most professing Christians are acquainted with our sermon text. The sound of it is probably … Continue reading

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Happiness, Psalm 144:15

“Blessed [Happy] are the people whose God is the LORD.” Psalm 144:15 An atheist was once addressing a crowd of people in the open air. He was trying to persuade them that there was no God and no devil, no … Continue reading

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Our Home, Psalm 90:1

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” [Psalm 90:1] There are two reasons why the text which heads this paper should ring in our hearts with special power. It is the first verse of a deeply solemn … Continue reading

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Where Are Your Sins?, Job 13:22, Psalm 51:2, 1 John 1:7, Romans 3:25

“Make me to know my transgression and my sin.”—Job 13:22 “Cleanse me from my sin.”—Psalm 51:2 “The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin.”—1 John 1:7 “Christ Jesus, whom God hath set forth to be a … Continue reading

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WHAT CANST THOU KNOW?, JOB 11: 7, 8

“Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?– JOB 11: 7, 8. THESE striking words came … Continue reading

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The Morning Without Clouds, 2 Samuel 23:4-5

“He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Although my house be not so with God; … Continue reading

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