Practical Religion (J. C. Ryle)

Description

As with all Ryle's works, Practical Religion is clear, concise and penetrating. It was designed to be a companion to his other books, Old Paths, Knots Untied and Holiness, providing guidance on how the Christian believer is to live. In Ryle's own words , it 'treats of the daily duties, dangers, experience, and privileges of all who profess and call themselves true Christians.'

Far from advocating a works-based religion, these papers are all about how a Christian can practically respond to the grace that has been freely given to him in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ryle was a great enemy of hypocritical and nominal religion, or 'churchianity' as he called it. These articles remain a great plea for a real, heartfelt devotion to the Lord in love and service, founded on the great doctrines of Scripture.

No Christian who reads any one of these papers will be left unaffected. ‘Believer in Christ, remember this! Whatever you do in religion, do it well. Be real. Be thorough. Be honest. Be true.’

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Self-Inquiry 1

2 Self-Exertion 21

3 Reality 45

4 Prayer 59

5 Bible Reading 91

6 Going to the Table 131

7 Charity 155

8 Zeal 173

9 Freedom 199

10 Happiness 217

11 Formality 245

12 The World 267

13 Riches and Poverty 295

14 The Best Friend 317

15 Sickness 331

16 The Family of God 351

17 Our Home 367

18 Heirs of God 377

19 The Great Gathering 401

20 The Great Separation 413

21 Eternity 441

Product Details

Title: Practical Religion 

Author: J. C. Ryle 

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 473

Binding: Cloth-bound

Size: 22.2 x 14.2 x 3.2 cm

ISBN: 9781848712249