Our Great Redeemer: 365 Days with J. C. Ryle (Schrank, ed.)

Description

Bryan Schrank has compiled 365 devotional readings primarily from the sermons of J. C. Ryle. Each selection is one page, brief enough to fit into your busy schedule and yet insightful enough to leave you meditating on God’s word throughout the day. Ryle was known as one of the great evangelical leaders of the last half of the nineteenth century, and his works continue to comfort believers in the glory of the great Redeemer. Consider spending a year with Ryle and being encouraged in your daily Christian walk.

Endorsements

‘With the rare ability to simultaneously  comfort and convict, to inform the mind as well as stir the heart, J. C. Ryle remains one of the most helpful Bible commentators who ever lived. Generations of believers have benefitted from his Gospel “thoughts,” and now, thanks to a careful selection of Ryle’s sermons by Bryan Schrank, saints are invited to enjoy long-forgotten gems in a daily format. I can hardly imagine five minutes better spent each day than to sit at the feet of Bishop Ryle as he opens the word and warms the heart.’

—Jonathan Landry Cruse, Pastor, Community Presbyterian Church

“Daily devotional books like the one you hold in your hands from the rich evangelical writings of the Anglican bishop J. C. Ryle are fabulous ways of savoring past treasures in our busy world. Each thought, as it were, can be read in a brief amount of time and then pondered at length throughout the day. It is a fabulous supplement to one’s daily reading of the Scriptures and prayer. And Ryle is one of the great evangelical authors of the nineteenth century, heir to the riches of the revivals of the eighteenth century, and like the Rock of Gibraltar in the battles for the Bible that liberalism brought upon his religious world. His own continuity with the past and his steadfast love for the gospel, both to be found in abundance in this devotional, are much needed in our day to shape both our minds and our hearts. This devotional is a great means toward that end.”

—Michael A. G. Azad Haykin, professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“In an age when fleeting trends often overshadow enduring truth, Our Great Redeemer offers a steadfast anchor for your heart and mind. Each daily reflection—rich with J. C. Ryle’s clear and Christ-centered wisdom—masterfully distills the hope, healing, and promises of the gospel. This devotional is not just a book but a journey—an invitation to delve deeper into the unchanging truths of Scripture and to experience the life-transforming power of our Redeemer. Ryle’s insights, though penned in a different era, resonate profoundly today, reminding us of the timelessness of God’s grace. Whether you are new to Ryle’s works or a long-time admirer, this devotional will strengthen your faith and invite you to savor the riches of your relationship with Christ. I heartily recommend it to all who seek to grow in their understanding and love of our great Savior.”

—Justin S. Holcomb, bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida; cohost of the White Horse Inn radio show and podcast

“J. C. Ryle was the greatest champion of evangelical truth in the Victorian church, and his works continue to feed souls more than a century after his death in 1900. Our Great Redeemer, judiciously complied by Bryan Schrank from sermons, books, and tracts, offers a daily dose of Ryle’s spiritual instruction in his characteristically direct, practical, and Christ-exalting style. Those who already know and love Ryle’s works will welcome this new devotional, which is perfect for personal or family worship. And it will serve as an excellent (and useful) introduction for those who do not. Ryle’s ministry was driven by a desire to ‘do good to souls,’ and Schrank’s new devotional is calculated to do just that.”

—Bennett W. Rogers, author, A Tender Lion: The Life, Ministry, and Message of J. C. Ryle

About the Author

J. C. Ryle (1816–1900) was ordained in 1842 to the ministry of the Church of England and served country parishes in Suffolk. He served as rector of Helmingham from 1844 to 1861 and vicar of Stadbroke from 1861 to 1880. He was appointed as the first bishop of Liverpool in 1880. His writing continues to influence many today, especially his highly readable Expository Thoughts on the Gospels and his spiritual classic Holiness.

Brian Schrank serves as the executive director of Rescue the Preborn.