J C Ryle

For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries series presents the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers. Matthew is a fascinating treatment of the first Gospel. Well exegeted, accompanied by encouraging practical application, this helpful volume shares the power of God's promises fulfilled in God-become-man, Jesus Christ. Familiar passages come alive in the exposition given by a great man of faith; new gems of understanding and vision fuel heart-felt worship and new commitment for holy living. A remarkable work sure to equip and encourage all modern-day believers!

In "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit," J. C. Ryle explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and salvation. Ryle begins with a compelling argument on the essential nature of the Holy Spirit to a believer's relationship with God, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in regeneration, sanctification, and personal transformation. He argues that understanding and experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit is fundamental to genuine Christian faith, illustrating this with scriptural references and theological insights. Ryle passionately urges believers to recognize the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives, attributing to Him the profound changes in heart and character that align with God's will. This book serves as a profound reminder of the Holy Spirit's power in salvation and the Christian's daily walk with God, encouraging a deeper and more personal reliance on His work.

Practical Religion; Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

First published in 1867, The Two Bears and Other Sermons for Children by J. C. Ryle contains seven lively sermons aimed at young audiences. With creative storytelling and gentle encouragement, Ryle makes biblical truths and life lessons accessible and compelling for children. The title sermon draws from the cautionary story told in 2 Kings where a group of children are punished for mocking the prophet Elisha. Another sermon celebrates the simple but profound faith of a young blind girl. Ryle challenges children to emulate her joy and trust in Christ. In one of the longest pieces, Ryle analyzes Proverbs 8:17 phrase-by-phrase, urging children to seek and love God from an early age. Vivid analogies and examples illustrate the blessings of pursuing Christ wholeheartedly during childhood. While uncompromising in his focus on sin, salvation, and scripture, Ryle approaches children with affection and hope. His imaginative sermons mingle warnings against wickedness with tender invitations to redemption. Without shying away from the stark realities of judgment, Ryle summons the littlest souls to live purposefully and morally by clinging to the Savior. Though originally delivered to 19th century audiences, these creative Gospel messages translate seamlessly across cultures and generations.

A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

BOOK 1: The Second Coming of Christ: (Originally published in 1896.)It has eight chapters, each one written by a well-known minister of the era, except the last chapter written by J. W., who is unknown now but was likely well-known at the time. (It was part of the original book and NOT added later )Written for the layman, not the scholar, each chapter is in one way or another about the return of Christ. It is a very good book for anyone seeking to learn the basics of the second coming of Christ, called eschatology. AUTHORS of the chapters: 1. Harriet Beecher Stowe2. D. L. Moody3. J. C. Ryle4. George Muller5. D. W. White6. G. C. Needham7. Charles H. Spurgeon8. J. W.***********BOOK 2: PLAN OF THE AGES: With Chart(Originally published in 1893)By George C. NeedhamThis book has a great chart of the different ages, with detailed explanation.(See back cover of the book (also inside) to see the chart.)This book goes great with the first one because George C. Needham also wrote a chapter in the first one.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

...al contrario, si ustedes no se arrepienten, todos perecer n igualmente. Lucas 13:5Es la indiferencia que ignora a la gente y la permite salir por su cuenta. Es el amor, tierno amor que los advierte y que da el grito de alarma. El grito de " Fuego, fuego " en la medianoche, aunque parezca brusco, spero y desagradable, si sobresalta a una persona de su sue o, qui n se quejar a si el grito sirviera para salvarle la vida? A primera vista, las palabras si ustedes no se arrepienten, todos perecer n igualmente puedan parecer duras y severas, mas en realidad son palabras de amor, y podr an ser el medio de librar almas preciosas del infierno. Este libro corto por J. C. Ryle averigua los siguientes tres temas importantes.1. La esencia del arrepentimiento: Qu es?2. La necesidad del arrepentimiento: Por qu se necesita?3. Lo que anima uno a arrepentirse: Qu es lo que conduce a la gente a arrepentirse?

KEY QUOTES"The love of the bible will show itself in a believer's readiness to bear evil as well as to do good. It will make him patient under provocation, forgiving when injured, meek when unjustly attacked, quiet when slandered. It will make him hear much, put up with much and look over much, submit often and deny himself often, all for the sake of peace.""The early Christians made it a part of their religion to look for his return. They looked backward to the cross and the atonement for sin, and rejoiced in Christ crucified. They looked upward to Christ at the right hand of God, and rejoiced in Christ interceding. They looked forward to the promised return of their Master, and rejoiced in the thought that they would see him again. And we ought to do the same""The incorruptible things are all within the narrow gate. The peace of God which passed all understanding - the bright hope of good things to come - the sense of the Spirit dwelling in us - the consciousness that we are forgiven, safe, insured, provided for in time and eternity, whatever may happen - these are true gold, and lasting riches.""Death is a solemn event for everyone. It is the winding up of all earthly plans & expectations. It is a separation from all we have loved and lived with. It is often accompanied by much bodily pain and distress. It opens the door to judgement and eternity - to heaven or to hell. It is an event after which there is no change, or space for repentance""... we live in a day of weak and feeble statements. The danger of the state of nature is feebly exposed. The privileges of the state of grace are feebly set forth. Hesitating souls are not encouraged. Disciples are not established and confirmed. The man out of Christ is not rightly alarmed. The man in Christ is not rightly built up. The one sleeps on, and seldom has his conscience pricked. The other creeps and crawls all his days and never thoroughly understands the riches of his inheritance.""But to have religion enough to be saved, and yet not go into extremes, -- to be sufficiently good, and yet not be peculiar, -- to have a quiet, easy-going, moderate kind of Christianity, and go comfortably to heaven after all, -- this is the world's favorite idea. There is a third class, a safe middle class, the world fancies, and in this middle class the majority of men persuade themselves they will be found." Table of Contents1. Self-Inquiry2. Self-Exertion3. Reality4. A Call to Prayer5. Bible Reading6. The Lord's Supper7. Christian Love8. Zeal9. Freedom10. HAPPINESS11. Formal Religion12. The World13. Riches and Poverty14. The Best Friend15. Sickness16. The Family of God17. Our Home18. Heirs of God19. The Great Gathering20. The Great Separation21. Eternity

Are you indeed alive unto God? Can you say with truth, "I was dead and am alive again; I was blind, but now I see"? Then accept this word of exhortation and lean your heart toward wisdom. Are you alive? Then see that you prove it by your actions. Be a consistent witness. Let your words, works, ways, and attitudes all tell the same story. Do not let your life be a poor, sluggish life, like that of a tortoise or a sloth. Instead, let it be an energetic and passionate life, like that of a deer or a bird. Let your grace shine out from all the windows of your conversation so that those who live near you may see that the Spirit is abiding in your heart. Do not let your light be a dim, flickering, uncertain flame, but let it burn steadily like the eternal fire on the altar and never become low. Let the savor of your religion, like Mary's precious ointment, fill all the houses where you live. Be a letter of Christ so clearly written and penned in such large, bold characters that those who run may read it (2 Corinthians 3:2). Let your Christianity be so unmistakable, your eye so clear, your heart so whole, and your walk so straightforward that all who see you may have no doubt about whose you are and whom you serve. If we are made alive by the Spirit, no one ought to be able to doubt it. Our conversation should declare plainly that we seek a better country - a heavenly one. It ought not to be necessary to tell people, as in the case of a badly painted picture, "This is a Christian." We ought not to be so sluggish and still that people will be forced to come close, look hard, and say, "Is he dead or alive?"