Old Paths [Paperback]

J. C. Ryle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 1999

This series of papers, are systematically arranged, on the leading truths of Christianity which are “necessary to salvation.” But, speaking generally, to shut out of heaven all who disagree with us about these things, is to take up a position which most thoughtful Christians condemn as unscriptural, narrow; and uncharitable.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 521 pages
• Publisher: Banner of Truth (May 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851517609
• ISBN-13: 978-0851517605
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. C. RYLE (1816-1900) was a prominent writer, preacher, and Anglican clergyman in nineteenth-century Britain. He is the author of the classic Expository Thoughts on the Gospels and retired as the bishop of Liverpool.

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45 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Doctrine of Salvation Clearly Illustrated, June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Old Paths (Paperback)

The truth of the Gospel and tenets of Biblical Christianity illustrated as I've never seen written nor heard preached in my lifetime.

The author's concern for the state of men's eternal souls is palpable.

Sound, Biblical exposition. Solid spiritual meat to satisfy the hungry seekers soul. A bright light under which to "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith;..." (2 Corinthians 13:5)

Read the chapter entitled "Few Saved" and judge if you are one of the "few" who's found the narrow way.

Read the chapter on the Holy Ghost, and the absolute necessity of receiving Him so that we are empowered to walk in the Spirit as the Word commands.

It's time we cast off preconceived ideas and denominational doctrines that do not line up with the whole Word of God. We need to be healed of our spiritual blindness and self-righteousness. May the Lord grant all who read this book "eyes to see and ears to hear". Your soul depends upon it!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wondeful!, March 6, 2010

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This review is from: Old Paths (Paperback)

I consider myself a great believer and student of the Bible, Christianity and especially reformed Protestantism. I have had many great historical heroes of the faith over my 3 decades of serving the Church, but none stand above Dr. J.C. Ryle. I only learned of him and began to study his work about 10 years ago and am extremely sad that he was not a part of my life sooner. He embodies the great teachings left to us by the Puritans and expands upon and enhances their teachings as no other person has. This book is one of his earliest and arguably the greatest, next to 'Practical Religion', and I feel extremely privileged to have found it in a current edition that made it so easy to acquire. It is easy to understand the ongoing popularity of his great works and the current revival of publication of all his great writings. Thank you God for Dr. Ryle and thank you Amazon for the book!