Charles Koelsch has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 1 author. The most-rated is Thoughts for Young Men: Updated Edition with Study Guide .
A Call to Prayer: Updated Edition with Study Guide (Annotated)
Summary
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.
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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.
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