JC RYLE (1816-1900) was the first Bishop of Liverpool and was one of the most influential evangelical clergymen of the nineteenth century. The quotes below come from Ryle, J. C.. Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke: A Commentary (Updated Edition) Aneko Press. Kindle Edition.
The church is a lifeboat not a cruise liner
Imagine a ship sinks and all the passengers are drowning in the icy ocean. A lifeboat is sent out. Those on the lifeboat rescue as many people as possible. They don’t stop, they keep going, they don’t mind the cold, discomfort, distress and hardship because they are committed to seeing people rescued. They are willing… Continue reading The church is a lifeboat not a cruise liner
7 characteristics of false teachers
South Africa is constantly rocked by scandals. One popular scandal is people being employed because of fake qualifications. In September, a former executive at the Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) was jailed for 15 years for fraud. He misrepresented his qualifications. PRASA ordered trains that didn’t fit SA rail specifications and billions of rands were wasted. … Continue reading 7 characteristics of false teachers
The great cost (and value) of following Jesus
What will it mean to be a disciple of the King, if the King is one who suffers and dies? Will it mean health, wealth and prosperity? Will it mean living with no hardship, no difficulty, and no suffering? Will it mean living in victory and gaining the whole world? Perhaps you’ve been a… Continue reading The great cost (and value) of following Jesus
The heart of worship?
John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in 1961 contained the historic words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” That is, it’s more about what Americans can do for the USA than what the USA can do for Americans. As inspiring as those words were,… Continue reading The heart of worship?