Matthew [Paperback]

J. C. Ryle (Author), Alister McGrath (Series Editor), J. I. Packer (Series Editor, Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1993 | Series: Matthew (Book 1)

For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.

Matthew is a fascinating treatment of the first Gospel. Well exegeted, accompanied by encouraging practical application, this helpful volume shares the power of God's promises fulfilled in God-become-man, Jesus Christ. Familiar passages come alive in the exposition given by a great man of faith; new gems of understanding and vision fuel heart-felt worship and new commitment for holy living.

A remarkable work sure to equip and encourage all modern-day believers!

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (April 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089107726X
• ISBN-13: 978-0891077268
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid food for the soul., May 26, 1998

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Bill Newcomer (Ada, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matthew (Expository Thoughts on the Gospels) (Expository Thoughts on the Gospels) (Paperback)

J. C. Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the Gospels is solidly Evangelical and Biblical. The expositions are short, and easy to read in a devotional setting. In Ryle's own words,

"In each Exposition I have generally begun by stating as briefly as possible the main scope and purpose of the passage under consideration. I have then selected two, three, or four prominent points in the passage, singled them out from the rest, dwelt exclusively on them, and endeavoured to enforce them plainly and vigorously on the reader's attention." (From the Preface to the Expository Thoughts on Matthew.)

The Expository Thoughts will give you a good grounding in the Gospels. The Banner of Truth edition is a facsimile reprint and the edition I prefer. It has footnotes that are often left out of some of the more "modernized" abridged reprints. Those footnotes can be a gold mine in themselves.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Working Through the Meat of the Word, November 19, 2004

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Roy Ingle "The Seeking Disciple" (Lexington, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matthew (Paperback)

J.C. Ryle's Expository thoughts on the gospel of Matthew is indeed a classic in every way. Ryle is not writing to apease the flesh but to kill it (Romans 6:11). He writes with the true passion that so marked the saints of the 19th century. How we need more Ryle's today in the pulpit and on the floors of our churches seeking God in prayer and true worship.

This work focuses on the gospel of Matthew. Ryle doesn't take too much time to dive into the backgrounds of the text or even the Greek structure but his writing is more devotional in nature. Theologically he is a Calvinist but he avoids hyper-Calvinism and maintains an evangelical faith throughout the book. This book is great devotional reading as you work through the gospel of Matthew.

Oh that these expository thoughts on the gospels were in the top lists of Christian's reading today! Great reading from a great Christian.

4.0 out of 5 stars Matthew Ryle, January 19, 2009

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Hiroyuki Makise - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matthew (Paperback)

This book was written before 1900. But this book is new and releveant to this age. I admire the authers knowledge and deep understanding of the message of this Gospel.I think that this book is standard and necessary commentary for all pastors and teachers of the Bible. I want to recommend this book to my fellow collagues.