Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots

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Hendrickson Publishers, 2007 - 418 pages

J. C. Ryle's "Holiness " is a lost treasure, written by one of the great Anglican priests and writers of the nineteenth century. Hendrickson reintroduces this classic text, largely unavailable today, on living a Christ-like life. "Holiness " is considered to be one of the most profound books on discipleship in the English language. Christians have recognized anew the critical importance of discipleship and spiritual formation to the life of the individual believer, the local church and to the Kingdom of God. Ryle's "Holiness " ranks among the core library of teachings on being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this book, Ryle encourages the reader into a life of holiness, drawn completely from the Bible and not from contemporary books or preachers, or from any of the fads that were popular during his lifetime, much as they are today or in any era. He is writing about personal, or private, holiness, the life we live behind closed doors with our families and closest friends.

"I have had a deep conviction for many years that practical holiness and entire self-consecration to God are not sufficiently attended by modern Christians in this country. Politics, controversy, or party-spirit, or worldliness, have eaten out the heart of lively piety in too many of us. The subject of personal godliness has fallen sadly into the background."
--"J. C. Ryle "

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Contents

Christs Greatest Trophy
229
The Ruler of the Waves
247
The Church Which Christ Builds
271
Visible Churches Warned
287
Lovest Thou Me?
301
Without Christ
317
Thirst Relieved
327
Unsearchable Riches
349
Wants of the Times
365
Christ Is All
387
Extracts from Old Writers
409
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