Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace by Andrew Atherstone

Crossway.  lfpb.  208pp.

John Charles Ryle (1816–1900), a lover of Puritan theology, was one of the most popular evangelical orators and lively tract writers. Known for his direct and punchy style, Ryle expressed gospel truths with clarity and vivacity, leaving a legacy that continues to shape Christians today.

This book traces the life of J. C. Ryle, highlighting his work as a clergyman in the Church of England, the first Bishop of Liverpool, and a prolific tract writer. His tracts were designed to grab his readers’ attention, with pithy titles like Are You Forgiven?, Are You Happy?, Do You Believe?, and Repent or Perish!, Ryle on the Christian Life offers a fresh examination of Ryle’s timeless writings, delving into his profound wisdom on key topics such as Scripture, salvation, the cross of Christ, conversion, revival, sovereign grace, and more.

• Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life Series: Provides accessible introductions to some of church history’s greatest teachers
• Historical: Provides a compelling account of J. C. Ryle’s life as a clergyman, bishop, and tract writer, highlighting his lasting impact on the church
• Wise Teachings: Presents Ryle’s timeless teachings about Scripture, salvation, conversion, revival, grace, holiness, and more

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Prince of Tract Writers

Chapter 1: Scripture’s Supremacy
Chapter 2: Sin and Salvation
Chapter 3: Conversion
Chapter 4: Sovereign Grace
Chapter 5: Heart Religion
Chapter 6: Fruits of Faith
Chapter 7: Fighting for Holiness
Chapter 8: Means of Grace
Chapter 9: Preaching
Chapter 10: Sorrow and Affliction
Chapter 11: Facing Eternity

Further Reading
Index

About the Author

Andrew Atherstone (PhD, University of Oxford) is professor of Modern Anglicanism at the University of Oxford, and Latimer Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He has published widely on the history of evangelicalism, Anglicanism, fundamentalism, and charismatic renewal, from the eighteenth century to the present.