Practical Religion by J. C. Ryle

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Author Ryle, J. C. (John Charles), 1816-1900
Title Practical Religion
Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians
Contents Preface -- Self-inquiry -- Self-exertion -- Reality -- Prayer -- Bible-reading -- Going to the table -- Charity -- Zeal -- Freedom -- Happiness -- Formality -- The world -- Riches and poverty -- The best friend -- Sickness -- The family of God -- Our home -- Heirs of God -- The great gathering -- The great separation -- Eternity.
Credits E-text prepared by Colin Bell, Hazel Batey, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Practical Religion" by J. C. Ryle is a collection of essays focused on the everyday responsibilities, challenges, and privileges faced by professing Christians, likely written in the late 19th century. Ryle, writing from an Evangelical perspective, aims to encourage self-examination and a genuine faith that goes beyond mere formality. The work serves as a guide for believers striving to deepen their relationship with God and live out their faith authentically in a world rife with both spiritual opportunity and danger. The opening of "Practical Religion" sets the tone for introspection and earnest inquiry by invoking the Apostle Paul's desire to revisit the early churches and assess their faith and growth. Ryle urges readers to conduct a thorough self-assessment regarding their spiritual state in light of the numerous privileges available in their time, contrasted with the alarming prevalence of superficial religiosity. He calls attention to the dangers of falling into the trap of empty profession without the corresponding reality of heartfelt faith, setting up a series of probing questions that challenge readers to consider how genuinely they are living out their Christian convictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Christian life -- Anglican authors
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EBook-No. 38162
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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