Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
by J. C. Ryle
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Striving for holiness should be a goal for all followers of Christ, yet it is often viewed as too overwhelming of an undertaking or as simply not as important as the more immediate demands of daily life. J.C. Ryle breaks down what it means to work towards holiness and stresses the importance of this journey in building a real relationship with Jesus. Ryle walks through the trials of temptation, the importance of conviction, encouragement from our Father, and the truly transformative power of show more holiness and dedication to God. This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works. Simon Bubb brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry. show lessTags
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Very beneficial. I wouldn't say that I enjoyed it, for it pricked my conscience in a few places. I found it very encouraging, and occasionally sobering, but very helpful throughout. I would recommend this book to any who desires to learn more about what it means to be a Christian.
they forgot to proofread the last several chapters. I noticed more than a few misspellings and missing punctuation marks and such. lol
they forgot to proofread the last several chapters. I noticed more than a few misspellings and missing punctuation marks and such. lol
The first few chapters are excellent and are a must read on the topic. However, as the book progresses the author becomes more and more pietistic and less applicable to the Christian life.
This is a book that shows what a serious Christian life should look like, why one should aim for such a life, and how to go about it. It's just as relevant today as it was back in 1879(?), if not more so.
Ryle is a bit insistent on the Anglican church (I suppose one should be convinced in their own mind), but his concern for true core matters makes it still very useful for people of other reformed persuasions. I highly recommend it.
Ryle is a bit insistent on the Anglican church (I suppose one should be convinced in their own mind), but his concern for true core matters makes it still very useful for people of other reformed persuasions. I highly recommend it.
This book is second to the Bible in being the best one for Christians to read!
Perhaps the best book on Christian living ever written. Every Christian must read this book!
wordy, deep, powerful
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J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) was the first Bishop of Liverpool and an exemplar of someone of evangelical faith working in a mixed denomination. He first started writing to pay off his fathers debts, and his books have remained in print ever since.
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- Canonical title
- Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
- Original title
- Holiness
- Original publication date
- 1877
- First words*
- Die zwanzig Kapitel, die dieses Buch enthält, sind ein bescheidener Beitrag zu einem Thema, das gegenwärtig viel Interesse erregt.
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Bessert eure Herzen und euer Leben, und ihr werdet bald bessere Zeiten sehen (Jes 1,16-19).
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- Englisch
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