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J.C. Ryle

Eternity!

J.C. Ryle"What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:18) A subject stands out on the face of this text which is one of the most solemn and heart searching in the Bible. That subject is eternity. The subject is one of which the wisest man can only take in a little at a time. W... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On John - Preface

J.C. RyleI send forth the volume now in the reader's hands, with much diffidence, and a very deep sense of responsibility. It is no light matter to publish an exposition of any book in the Bible. It is a peculiarly serious undertaking to attempt a Commentary on the Gospel of St. John. I do not forget that we... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Thirst Relieved

J.C. RyleThirst Relieved On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:37-38 The text which heads this message ... Read More
John Gill

The Appearance of Christ in Human Nature - Part 2

John GillTHE APPEARANCE OF CHRIST IN HUMAN NATURE, AND THE DISCOVERIES OF HIMSELF TO HIS PEOPLE, COMPARABLE TO THE LIGHT OF THE MORNING, AND TO THE TENDER GRASS SPRINGING OUT OF THE EARTH, BY CLEAR SHINING AFTER RAIN. 2 SAMUEL 23:4 And He shall be as the light of the morning when the sun riseth, even a morni... Read More
John Gill

Attendance in Places of Religious Worship, Where the Divine Name is Recorded, Encouraged - Morning Sermon.

John GillAttendance In Places OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP WHERE THE DIVINE NAME IS RECORDED, ENCOURAGED. Sermon I, Preached October 9, 1757, at the Opening of a New Place for Worship, in Carter-lane St. Olave’s-street, Southwark. EXODUS 20:24 1n all places, where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and I will ... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 15—Isaiah 55:1.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 15—Isaiah 55:1. He, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat, yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 1. These words are no call, invitation, or[1] offer of grace to dead sinners... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 57—1 John 2:2.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 57—1 John 2:2. And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. A very considerable argument for the universal extent of Christ’s death is thought to arise[1] from this passage of scripture, as well a... Read More
John Gill

Christ the Ransom found.

John GillCHRIST THE RANSOM FOUND Occasioned by the Death of Mr. John Davenport. Preached Oct. 13, 1754. Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going to the pit, I have found a ransom.— Job 33:24. The occasion of my reading these words to you at this time, is the decease of Mr. John Davenpo... Read More
John Gill

Of Faith in God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 6 OF FAITH IN GOD AND IN CHRIST Faith is another branch of inward experimental religion and godliness, for "with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"; and of internal worship, and without which external worship cannot be performed in a manner accept... Read More
John Gill

Of Propitiation, Atonement, and Reconciliation, as Ascribed to Christ.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 6 OF PROPITIATION, ATONEMENT, AND RECONCILIATION, AS ASCRIBED TO CHRIST Having observed, that though the word "satisfaction" is not syllabically used in scripture, when the doctrine of Christ’s satisfaction is spoken of; yet that there are words and terms ... Read More

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