Expository Thoughts on John, vol. 3
Overview
J.C. Ryle’s third volume of commentary on the Gospel of John covers John 13–21. Ryle’s concluding thoughts on this powerful book of the Bible covey his in-depth understanding of the Scriptures and the joy he has in teaching from them. This three-volume commentary is considered one of the best written commentaries on the Book of John still today.
Top Highlights
“We are taught in the passage before us, that those who love Christ most are those who have received most benefit from Him.” (Page 347)
“‘Peace’ and not blame,—‘peace’ and not fault-finding,—‘peace’ and not rebuke,—was the first word which this little company heard from their Master’s lips, after He left the tomb.” (Page 387)
“We are taught, secondly, in these verses, that there are widely different temperaments in different believers.” (Page 348)
“Where there is no Christ-like love, there is no grace, no work of the Spirit, and no reality in our religion.” (Page 110)
“The man who makes conscience of diligently observing Christ’s precepts, is the man who shall continually enjoy a sense of Christ’s love in his soul.” (Page 106)
- Title: Expository Thoughts on John, vol. 3
- Author: J.C. Ryle
- Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
- Publication Date: 1880
- Pages: 478
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.).