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J.C. Ryle

Sanctification (Conclusion)

J.C. Ryle"Sanctify them through Thy truth." John 17:17 "This is the will of God, even your sanctification." I Thess. 4:3 I now proceed to consider the visible evidence of sanctification. In a word, what are the visible marks of a sanctified man? What may we expect to see in him? 1. True sanctification does n... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Sanctification (Part 1)

J.C. Ryle"Sanctify them through Thy truth." John 17:17 "This is the will of God, even your sanctification." I Thess. 4:3 Sanctification is a subject of the utmost importance to our souls. If the Bible be true, it is certain that unless we are "sanctified," we shall not be saved. In the first place, let us co... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Sickness

J.C. Ryle"The one You love is sick." [John 11:3] The chapter from which this text is taken from is well known to all Bible readers. In lifelike description, in touching interest, in sublime simplicity, there is no writing in existence that can compare with that chapter. A narrative like this is to my on mind... Read More
J.C. Ryle

The World

J.C. Ryle"Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord." 2 Corinthians 6:17 The text which heads this page touches a subject of vast importance in Christianity. That subject is the great duty of separation from the world. This is the point which Paul had in view when he wrote to the Corinthians, "Come o... Read More
John Gill

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Elizabeth Gill.

John GillOccasioned By the Death of Elizabeth Gill Preached June 4, 1738. To which is added, An Account of some of her Choice Experiences. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13, 14. But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For ... 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

David a Type of Christ.

John GillDAVID A TYPE OF CHRIST. 2 SAMUEL 23:1 Now these be the last words of David; David the Son of Jesse said, and the Man who was raised up on high, the Anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet Psalmist of Israel, said. THESE be tile last words of David. This refers not to what goes before, in the pre... Read More
John Gill

Jehovah's Declaration, Behold the Man is Become as One of Us, Considered.

John GillJEHOVAH’S DECLARATION, BEHOLD THE MAN IS BECOME AS ONE OF US, CONSIDERED. GENESIS 3:22 And the Lord God said, Be/told the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever. In the three first chapters... Read More
John Gill

Job's Creed or Confession of Faith.

John GillJOB’S CREED: OR, CONFESSION OF FAITH. Occasioned by the Death of the Reverend Mr. Edward Wallin, Preached June 18, 1733. JOB 19:25-27 For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin, worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall... Read More
John Gill

Of Christ's Blessing His People as a Priest.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 12 OF CHRIST’S BLESSING HIS PEOPLE AS A PRIEST Thirdly, I proceed in this chapter to consider another part of Christ’s priestly office; which lies in blessing his people; for this was what belonged to the priests. Aaron and his sons were appointed to bless... Read More

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