J. C. Ryle has 12 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 10 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 10 ratings. The most-rated is Holiness.
Holiness
Summary
John Charles Ryle’s best known works have been reissued and widely read over many years. The fine qualities of his writings have ensured that his books are still popular and useful. This volume has become a classic work and is known and loved by many throughout the world. In days when evangelical preachers are accused of being either superficial or dull, we have here a great example of one who was neither of these things. As Bishop Ryle explains and applies his texts with his customary simplicity and directness, the listener will find his conscience pricked and his soul examined. Ryle addresses hard and trying subjects that most modern evangelicals have chosen to ignore: the power and depth of indwelling sin, the necessity of a holy life, the struggle and fight of faith, counting the cost of following Christ - and that’s only in the first five chapters. Ryle’s Holiness has become essential reading on this most important subject, and the first chapter, “Sin”, has rarely been bettered. J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) was appointed as the first bishop of Liverpool in 1880 and was the leader of the Evangelical Party in the Church of England for more than half a century. He is highly regarded for his plain and lively writings on practical and spiritual themes; their usefulness and impact have been consistently recognized and remain as wise and relevant today as when he first wrote them.
Public Domain (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Practical Religion
Summary
Clear, concise, and penetrating, Practical Religion contains a series of writings about the daily duties, dangers, experiences, and privileges of all who profess and call themselves true Christians. Ryle explains that a "practical religion" is not a religion of works, but rather one in which those who are saved can put their faith into practice.
Public Domain (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
The True Christian
Summary
Speaker and writer J. C. Ryle once said, "The man who hears the word of God and does it is the true Christian. He hears the call of God to repent and be converted, and he obeys it. He ceases to do evil and learns to do well. He puts off the old man and puts on the new. He hears the call of God to believe in Jesus Christ for justification, and he obeys it." In The True Christian, Ryle details many more ways in which Christians can be uncompromising in their biblical principles.
©2016 J. C. Ryle (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Free Grace Broadcaster - Issue 198 - The Gospel
Summary
Another quality book from Chapel Library. This issue of the Free Grace Broadcaster includes the following articles: A Report from Heaven by Thomas Boston (1676-1732): The gospel of Jesus Christ is a divine and historical message, a treasure chest of good news to be believed. What Is The Gospel Message? by J. I. Packer: explains that the gospel is comprised of four essential ingredients: a message about God, a message about man, a message about Jesus Christ, and a call to repentance and faith. God's Unspeakable Love by Thomas Manton (1620-1677): the design of salvation is rooted in God’s eternal love. A Right Understanding of Sin by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900): Without a Biblical understanding of sin, one cannot understand his need for the gospel. Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Substitution by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892): Describes the importance of believing Christ's death on the cross and His rising again in the believer's place. The Call to Repentance by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900): reveals that repentance is a part of preaching the gospel and examines its true nature. Why Is Faith Required? by Thomas Manton (1620-1677): discusses faith and its relation to God, Christ, and obedience. Gospel and Judgment by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892): the gospel not only declares the love of God, but that He will judge all people in Christ. Pardon for the Greatest Sinner by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758): the deepest, foulest sins are no obstacle to finding forgiveness in Christ. A Gospel Worth Dying For by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892): the Apostle Paul was willing to die for the gospel of grace. Why?
©2013 Chapel Library (P)2020 Felipe Chavarro Polania
Thoughts for Young Men
Summary
Thoughts for Young Men, by J. C. Ryle, is a short yet passionate appeal that, a hundred years after it was written, remains relevant for today. Replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this life's many trials, temptations, and common pitfalls, Thoughts for Young Men is biblical, practical, timeless, and wise. Ryle covers four great temptations that plague most young men: sloth, lust, love of pleasure, and peer pressure. One of the last great Puritans, Ryle tackles each subject with unsurpassed tenderness and tact. Listeners will chuckle at some of the exhortations to stay away from books and newspapers that lead to sin. If only Ryle could see us now, with cable TV and the Internet. Ryle's advice will help any young man to live a more obedient, full life. Thoughts for Young Men is an excellent book for adolescent and teen boys. It encourages them to choose the high path of integrity rather than to yield to the many temptations to stray from that path. J. C. Ryle's style is one of a passionate appeal based on solid logic and the truth of the Scriptures.
Public Domain (P)2011 christianaudio.com
Faith of Our Fathers
Summary
Many Christians still love to read the classic sermons and devotionals of the great 19th-century English preacher Charles H. Spurgeon. But there were many other Christian writers of the same era who also penned inspired devotionals. Faith of Our Fathers will enrich and strengthen your spiritual life and walk with the Lord as you enjoy readings from: J. R. Miller, Jonathan Edwards, J. C. Ryle, Charles Spurgeon, James Smith, Alexander Smellie, Anne Dutton, Jeremiah Burroughs, R. W. Dale, Thomas Sherman, Don Fortner, John MacDuff, Thomas Watson, William Gurnall, Frank Hall, Edward Payson, John Colwell, Thomas Dick, William Dyer, Octavius Winslow, Thomas Brooks, Arthur Pink, and James Meikle. This collection of timeless treasures contains 100 classic devotionals from 23 inspired writers read for a modern audience by the unique and emotive voice of British narrator Christopher Glyn.
Public Domain (P)2014 Made for Success, Inc.
A Call to Prayer: Updated Edition with Study Guide (Annotated)
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This annotated edition of A Call to Prayer is: Ideal for personal devotions, a classroom setting, and/or group study Enriched by thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter Made easier to understand with updated spelling and grammar J. C. Ryle was well known for his warm, plain-spoken candor, the kind which appeals to all souls regardless of rank or title, and this short audiobook is no different. Bold, encouraging, and affectionate, A Call to Prayer is just as the title says - an earnest invitation for all children of God to come before him in prayer. Hear it, be edified, and have hope: You have access to the Maker of heaven and earth who can do all things. In this classic audiobook, Ryle charges the listener with the necessity of prayer. He cuts through the excuses and the pretense with the simple question: "Do you pray?" Ryle's style is concise and imminently understandable. He argues that prayer or the lack of prayer is the single greatest barometer for a person's status before the Lord, for "to be prayerless is to be without Christ, without God, without grace, without hope, and without heaven." Ryle goes beyond the question to the meat of the issue, giving strong arguments for why prayer is so necessary for the spiritual well-being of an individual. Once he has made his point, Ryle turns his attention to how a person should pray. This work of prayer, according to Ryle, is so often neglected because it is such an arduous task cutting against the flesh and standing (or kneeing in this case) in direct opposition and defiance of Satan himself. Ryle encourages the Christian to pray with reverence and humility, spiritually, as a regular part of their business of life, with all perseverance, in earnestness, in faith, with boldness, with fullness, on behalf of others, with thankfulness and with watchfulness over one's prayers. In one of the many quotable phrases from this audiobook, Ryle challenged listeners to "tell me what a man's prayers are, and I will soon tell you the state of his soul," concluding that "prayer is the spiritual pulse." This audiobook is wonderful and encouraging for any Christian desiring to walk more closely with God through prayer.
©2018 Waymark Books (P)2019 Waymark Books
Thoughts for Young Men: Updated Edition with Study Guide
Summary
This annotated edition of Thoughts for Young Men is:
Divided into subchapter, breaking it down into shorter segments.
Ideal for personal devotions, a classroom setting, and/or group study.
Enriched by thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter.
Thoughts for Young Men by J. C. Ryle, is a short, passionate appeal that, 100 years after it was written, remains relevant for today. Replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this life's many trials, temptations, and common pitfalls, Ryle’s classic is biblical, practical, timeless, and wise.
The first chapter of the book covers five reasons, divided into sections, why Ryle believes that young men are in need of special exhortation. The second chapter deals with five special dangers to young men, which are once again divided into separate, easy-to-understand, sections. The six sections of Chapter Three offer special counsel to young men on topics ranging from setting priorities and getting to know Jesus to the possibility of true godliness, friend selection, and the importance of the Bible as a guide in life, Chapter Four covers five “Rules for Young Men” that, if followed, would help many a young man steer clear of trouble and sin. The “Conclusion”, or fifth chapter, offers a stirring appeal based on solid logic and the truth of the Scriptures.
The four great temptations that plague most young men: sloth, lust, love of pleasure, and peer pressure, are well covered within this audiobook. One of the last great Puritans, Ryle tackles each subject with unsurpassed tenderness and tact. Listeners will chuckle at some of the exhortations to stay away from books and newspapers that lead to sin. If only Ryle could see us now, with TVs blaring and gaming consoles in hand!
With its stirring appeal based on solid logic and the truth of the Scriptures, this audiobook is an excellent read for men of any age, but especially adolescent or teenage boys. Its encouragement to choose the high path of integrity rather than yielding to the many temptations to stray from that path, will, if followed, help many to live a more full and obedient life.
This short but incredibly wise book is the perfect springboard for a youth group, small group study, or father and son discussion.
©2018 Waymark Books (P)2019 Waymark Books
Light from Old Times
Summary
The 19th century was an age that witnessed great progress in many areas of exploration and learning. However, according to J. C. Ryle, it was an age of great ignorance too. "With all the stir made about education", he wryly observed, "the ignorance of our own country's history is something lamentable and appalling and depressing." What particularly distressed Ryle was the scant knowledge of the English Reformation evident amongst his contemporaries. In this lay a grave danger: one of the reasons so many congregations drift from their evangelical foundations is their sheer ignorance of Christian history, and their lack of understanding of the major doctrinal controversies and why they matter. Therefore he taught that one of the best ways to stop Christians wavering "with every changing wind of doctrine" (Eph. 4:14) is to instill in them a deep love for Reformation and Puritan teaching, and a willingness to suffer for those gospel truths. The Bible often calls us to remember the past, Ryle explained, but the devil tries to make us forget. If the church is to be strengthened, then Christians must be persuaded to read the saints of the past and to learn the lessons of church history. Ryle's abiding hope for Light from Old Times is that our souls will be stirred to prayer and action by the great testimonies of Reformers and Puritans found within its pages, and then that we will dig deeper into the writings of these spiritual giants.
Public Domain (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
The Upper Room
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"This "upper room," we should remember, was the forerunner of every church and cathedral which has been reared in Christendom within the last 18 centuries. St. Paul's, and York, and Lincoln, and all the stately ministers of our own land; St. Sophia at Constantinople, St. Isaac at St. Petersburg, St. Stephen's at Vienna, Notre Dame at Paris, St. Peter's at Rome, all are descendants from this "upper room." Not one can trace its pedigree beyond that little chamber. Here it was that professing Christians, when left alone by their master, first began to pray together, to worship, and to exhort one another. This room was the cradle of the infant Church of Christ, and the beginning of all our services. From this room, the waters of the everlasting gospel first began to flow, which have now spread so widely throughout the world, however adulterated and corrupted they may have been in some ages and in some parts of the earth. I invite my listeners, then, to come with me and examine this upper room as it appeared on Ascension day." (J. C. Ryle) The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times
©2018 GodSounds, Inc. (P)2020 GodSounds, Inc.
Radical Depravity
Summary
Jesus Christ saves radically depraved men, women, and children from their sins. However, to understand, believe, and love the good news about the crucified and resurrected Savior, we must first understand our condition. Thus, we offer this issue of the Free Grace Broadcaster: Radical Depravity. Arthur Pink introduces us to this weighty subject by asking the question, “Is man a totally and thoroughly depraved creature by nature?” Thomas Reade then tells us about the deadly consequences and bitter fruits of Adam’s fall: In Adam, all die. We then consider Joel Beeke’s helpful survey of the doctrine of human depravity. A second article by Thomas Reade leads us to a painful truth: The heart of man is evil. But he does not leave us there: He takes us to the blessed Son of God for deliverance. John Owen describes with great clarity the depraved and corrupted state of man’s mind and teaches us that the only remedy for this great darkness is the new birth: “You must be born again.” Loraine Boettner explains the extent and effects of original sin, which results in human inability in the matters of salvation. What is our true spiritual condition outside of Christ? Charles Spurgeon declares that we are legally, spiritually, and eternally dead. Nevertheless, he also tells us that we can be legally, spiritually, eternally alive by faith in Jesus Christ the Son! We then hear from John Flavel that in mercy, grace, and love, God draws sinners to Jesus Christ, gradually, suitably, powerfully, effectually, and finally. That is indeed good news! J. C. Ryle brings our subject to a close by asking a penetrating question: “Are you dead or alive?” Each of us, dear listeners, must answer that question.
©2019 Chapel Library (P)2020 Felipe Chavarro Polania
Holiness
Summary
A thorough study of sin, salvation by faith, and the Christian's journey of sanctification. He who wants a correct understanding of holiness must first begin by examining the vast and solemn subject of sin. He must dig down very deep if he wants to build high. Wrong views about holiness are generally traceable to wrong views about human corruption. Practical holiness and entire self-consecration to God are not given adequate attention by modern Christians. The unsaved sometimes rightly complain that Christians are not as kind and unselfish and good-natured as those who make no profession of faith. Far too many Christians make a verbal proclamation of faith, yet remain unchanged in heart and lifestyle. But Scripture makes it clear that holiness, in its place and proportion, is quite as important as justification. "Holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). It is imperative that Christians are biblically and truly holy. The aim of this book is to instruct you, equip you, and encourage you in the pursuit of holiness. About the Author John Charles Ryle (1816-1900) graduated from Eton and Oxford and then pursued a career in politics, but due to lack of funds, he entered the clergy of the Church of England. He was a contemporary of Spurgeon, Moody, Mueller, and Taylor and read the great theologians like Wesley, Bunyan, Knox, Calvin, and Luther. These all influenced Ryle’s understanding and theology. Ryle began his writing career with a tract following the Great Yarmouth suspension bridge tragedy, where more than a hundred people drowned. He gained a reputation for straightforward preaching and evangelism. He travelled, preached, and wrote more than 300 pamphlets, tracts, and books, including Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, Principles for Churchmen, and Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century. Ryle used the royalties from his writing to pay his father’s debts, but he also felt indebted to that ruin for changing the direction of his life. He was recommended by Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to be Bishop of Liverpool where he ended his career in 1900.
©2019 Aneko Press (P)2020 Aneko Press