Beware of Trusting Teachers of Religion in supposing that a teacher of religion is to be trusted, because although he holds some unsound views, he yet “teaches a great deal of truth.” Such a teacher is precisely the man to do you harm: poison is always most dangerous when it is given in small doses […]
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All Kinds of Strange Teachings – J.C. Ryle
“Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them” Hebrews 13:9 The text is an apostolic caution against false doctrine. It forms part of a warning which Paul […]
Read: All Kinds of Strange Teachings – J.C. RyleStanding for Truth – J.C. Ryle
Let us resist false doctrine, and contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. Let us not be ashamed of showing our colors and standing out for New Testament truth. Let us not be stopped by the cuckoo cry of “controversy.” The thief likes dogs that do not bark, and watchmen that […]
Read: Standing for Truth – J.C. RyleNot Ashamed of Christ – J.C. Ryle
“Live a courageous life, my brethren. Confess Christ before men. Whatever station you occupy, in that station confess Christ. Why should you be ashamed of Him? He was not ashamed of you on the cross. He is ready to confess you now before His Father in heaven. Why should you be ashamed of Him? “Be […]
Read: Not Ashamed of Christ – J.C. RylePoisoning the Whole Well
We corrupt the Word of God most dangerously, when we throw any doubt on the plenary inspiration of any part of Holy Scripture. This is not merely corrupting the cup, but the whole fountain. This is not merely corrupting the bucket of living water, which we profess to present to our people, but poisoning the […]
Read: Poisoning the Whole WellHold Fast That Which Is Good
Hold Fast J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) “Hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 There are few things in religion which men are so ready to forget as the duty of “contending earnestly for the faith,” and holding fast the truth. Controversy is seldom popular. Most men like a quiet life in religion. They dislike […]
Read: Hold Fast That Which Is GoodEight Symptoms of False Teaching – J. C. Ryle
Eight symptoms of false teaching was written by J. C. Ryle over one-hundred years ago, and is more than relevant for the church today. 1. There is an undeniable zeal in some teachers of error – their earnestness makes many people think they must be right. 2. There is a great appearance of learning and […]
Read: Eight Symptoms of False Teaching – J. C. RyleLet us Beware
Let us beware of the insidious nature of false doctrine. Like the fruit of which Eve and Adam ate, it looks at first sight pleasant and good and a thing to be desired. It is not labelled ‘poison’ and so people are not afraid. Like a counterfeit coin, it is not stamped with the message […]
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