Holiness (J. C. Ryle)

Description

Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots is perhaps J. C. Ryle's best-known and, arguably, best-loved book. Although many things have changed since 1877, when this book was first published, one thing remains the same: 'real practical holiness does not receive the attention it deserves.' It was to remedy this attention deficit, and to counter false teaching on this most important subject, that Ryle took up his pen.

The twenty-one chapters in this enlarged edition highlight:

The real nature of holiness

The temptations and difficulties which all must expect who pursue it

The life-transforming truth that union with Christ is the root of holiness

The immense encouragement Jesus Christ holds out to all who strive to be holy.

Holiness, as with all of Ryle’s works, is clear and concise, penetrating and practical.

Endorsements

'A book I think every Christian should read. It is so readable, so accessible, a very simple style of presentation, but absolutely forceful, and discerning. Every time I read it the Lord uses it to press upon me the importance and the possibility of holiness. It's one of those books that makes you feel convicted but also inspired.' — KEVIN DEYOUNG

'…this book is simply the best of Ryle the Puritan-type pastor. Real Christians will find it a gold mine, a feast, a spur and a heart-warmer, food, drink, medicine, and a course of vitamins, all in one.' — J. I. PACKER

Table of Contents

Author’s Preface vii

Introduction xi

1 sin 1

2 Sanctification 21

3 Holiness 47

4 The Fight 71

5 The Cost 93

6 Growth 113

7 ‘Assurance’ 135

8 Moses—An Example 181

9 Lot—A Beacon 201

10 A Woman to be Remembered 219

11 Christ’s Greatest Trophy 243

12 The Ruler of the Waves 261

13 The Church which Christ Builds 287

14 Visible Churches Warned 305

15 ‘Lovest Thou Me?’ 321

16 Without Christ 339

17 Thirst Relieved 351

18 ‘Unsearchable Riches’ 375

19 Wants of the Times 391

20 ‘Christ Is All’ 415

21 Extracts from Old Writers 439

Product Details

Title: Holiness 

Author: J. C. Ryle

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 480

Binding: Cloth-bound

Size: 22.2 x 14.2 x 3.2 cm

ISBN: 9781848715066