“He who wishes to attain right views about Christian holiness must begin by examining the vast and solemn subject of sin. He must dig down very low if he would build high. A mistake here is most mischievous. Wrong views about holiness are generally traceable to wrong views about human corruption.” – J.C. Ryle, Holiness, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Holiness’
He Must Dig Low If He Would Build High
Posted in Quotes, tagged Faulty Doctrine, Holiness, J.C. Ryle, Sin on October 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When Sound Doctrine is Harmful
Posted in Quotes, tagged Doctrine, Holiness, J.C. Ryle, Religion, Sanctification on September 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Sound Protestant and Evangelical doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse then useless; it does positive harm. It is despised by keen-sighted and shrewd men of the world, as an unreal and hollow thing, and brings religion into contempt.” – J.C. Ryle, Holiness, p.1
True Christianity – J.C. Ryle
Posted in Videos, tagged Atone, Atonement, Chrisitianity, Grace Gems, Holiness, J.C. Ryle, Jesus Christ, Joy, Love, Repentance, Sanctification, Scripture, Sin, The Gospel, Videos on October 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Book Review: Regeneration – J.C. Ryle
Posted in Book Review, Books, tagged Baptism, Book Review, Born Again, Doctrine, Hermeneutics, Holiness, J.C. Ryle, Jesus Christ, Logic, Love, Regeneration, Salvation, Scripture, Sin, The Church, Theology, Worldliness on August 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What does it mean to be “born again”? Does it matter if I am regenerate or not? How does one become born again? There is confusion on this topic still today. In his clear, straightforward bible exposition, J.C. Ryle answers these questions from Scripture in his book, Regeneration. In addition to answering these vital questions, [...]
Wounds From a Close Friend
Posted in Quotes, tagged Grieving, Holiness, Holy Spirit, John Owen, Purity, Sanctification, Sin on July 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“That is, do not grieve the indwelling One from whom we have received so many and great blessings, especially the keeping of our souls till the day of redemption! He is grieved by our sin as a tender and loving friend is grieved by wounds from a close friend. The Holy Spirit has chosen our [...]
Fight With Gospel Principles, Not Legal Motives
Posted in Quotes, tagged Grace, Holiness, John Owen, Mortification, Repentance, Sanctification, Sin, The Gospel, The Law on May 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Examine yourself also by this: When you are tempted, and must decide whether you will serve sin and rush into folly, like a horse into battle, or fight against it and suppress it, what do you say to your soul? ‘Hell will be the end of this course; vengeance will meet with me and find [...]
Only Believers Can Mortify Sin
Posted in Quotes, tagged Atonement, Holiness, Jesus Christ, John Owen, Mortification, Repentance, Roman Catholicism, Scripture, The Gospel on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“An unregenerate man may do something like mortification, but the real work itself, so that it may be acceptable with God, he can never perform. Some of the Philosophers declare how they have conquered the world and self, and are able to regulate their passions and affections! The lives however of most of them reveal [...]
Accustomed to the Gospel
Posted in Quotes, tagged Holiness, Jesus Christ, Peter Jeffery, Prayer, Sanctification, The Gospel, Worship on April 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“During the first few weeks of being a Christian they couldn’t get enough of the gospel; they were captivated by its message. Gradually they began to settle into their new Christian life and began to learn the need for holiness and discipleship. The Bible’s teaching on things like prayer, faithfulness, obedience, and worship occupied their [...]
The Natural Man Has No Sense of Spiritual Things
Posted in Quotes, tagged Evangelism, Heaven, Holiness, J.C. Ryle, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Sin, The Gospel, Wrath of God on January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Surely you must be aware that the vast majority of people in the world see nothing, feel nothing, and know nothing in religion as they ought. How and why is this, is not the present question. I only put it ti your conscience: Is it not the fact? Tell them of the sinfulness of many [...]
Be Killing Sin Or It Will Be Killing You
Posted in Quotes, tagged Holiness, John Owen, Mortification, Repentance, Sanctification, Sin on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Do you mortify? Do you make it your daily work?You must always be at it while you live; do not a day off from this work; always be killing sin or it will be killing you.” – John Owen, The Mortification of Sin, p.5
