Expository Thoughts on Luke, vol. 1
Overview
Still in keeping with his promise to deliver easy to understand, practical study guides in his Expository Thoughts series, J.C. Ryle has included extensive notes with this volume on Luke for those wanting to dig deeper into some of the more difficult passages. Luke 1–10 are covered in volume one.
Top Highlights
“ how bitterly human nature dislikes the doctrine of the sovereignty of God.” (Page 121)
“What can deliver us from that ‘fear of death’ to which so many are in bondage? What can take the sting of death away?—There is but one answer to such questions. Nothing but strong faith can do it. Faith laying firm hold on an unseen Saviour,—faith resting on the promises of an unseen God,—faith, and faith only, can enable a man to look death in the face, and say, ‘I depart in peace.’” (Page 67)
“ prayers are not necessarily rejected because the answer is long delayed.” (Page 12)
“Let us mark, in the third place, the mighty principle which the angel Gabriel lays down to silence all objections about the incarnation. ‘With God nothing shall be impossible.’” (Page 28)
“We see, secondly, in these verses, what fears and anxiety may assault the hearts of true disciples of Christ.” (Page 262)
- Title: Expository Thoughts on Luke, vol. 1
- Author: J.C. Ryle
- Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
- Publication Date: 1879
- Pages: 390
J. C. Ryle (1816–1900) was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he was a Craven scholar. He was ordained in 1841 and became a leader of the evangelical party in the Church of England. In 1880, Ryle became the first bishop of Liverpool and also served as the dean of Salisbury. Ryle remained the bishop of Liverpool for 20 years.
Ryle was noted for his doctrinal essays and polemical writings. His bestselling titles include Expository Thoughts on Mark and Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots which can both be found in the J. C. Ryle Collection (18 vols.). He also contributed three volumes in the Crossway Classic Commentary Collection (13 vols.).
Reviews
2 ratings
Paul Shaffer
11/27/2019
Reid A Ferguson
10/13/2013
This entire series on the Gospels by Ryle are superb for their content, and excellent in flexibility for application. These can be used section by section for small group studies, Sunday School starters or daily devotionals. Each section is short enough to be read aloud with the Scripture passage under consideration. The short exposition is always spot on, remarkably clear (little or no transgenerational translation needed) and useful. The typical 3 or 4 central points Ryle makes turn into great discussion starters. The grand Dr. Ryle is at his best in these wonderful volumes. I heartily recommend them all.
