Our Great Redeemer: 365 Days with J. C. Ryle

by Bryan Schrank

Live as if you thought that Christ might come at any time.J. C. Ryle

J. C. Ryle knew that there was only one way to prepare for Christs to know Him as Our Great Redeemer. This compilation of 365 powerful readings from Ryles preaching and writing is rich with the grace, truth, and conviction that defined Jesuss ministry. Spend this year meditating on the glory of Christ with one of the great evangelical leaders of the nineteenth century in this new devotional.





Ryle is one of the great evangelical authors of the nineteenth century. . . 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 reflectionrich with J. C. Ryles clear and Christ-centered wisdommasterfully distills the hope, healing, and promises of the gospel. . . Whether you are new to Ryles 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 Ryles spiritual instruction in his characteristically direct, practical, and Christ-exalting style. . . Ryles ministry was driven by a desire to do good to souls, and Schranks new devotional is calculated to do just that.

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



I can hardly imagine five minutes better spent each day than sitting at Bishop Ryle's feet as he opens the word and warms the heart.

-Jonathan Landry Cruse - Pastor, Community Presbyterian Church



J. C. Ryle is one of my favorite nineteenth-century preachers. . .Hewill consistently teach youthe Scriptures, saturate your soul in the gospel, and fill your heartwith the glories of Christ. These savory selections from Ryles consistentlyChrist-centered,experiential, andpractical sermonsprovide excellentreading for personal devotions, family worship, andmeditations duringspare moments. Enjoy your daily visits this year with Bishop Ryle!

Joel R. Beeke- Chancellor and Professor of Homiletics & Systematic Theology - Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary



Clear as a bell and wise as an owl, J. C. Ryle is a gem of a teacher. He fixes your eyes on Jesus and leaves you worshipping. I cant recommend him highly enough.

384 pages, Hardcover

Published September 2, 2024

Reviews

[Michael Philliber · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've ever stumbled across anything written by Bishop J.C. Ryle, who served as a minister in the church of England from 1841 to 1880, and Bishop of Liverpool from 1880 until his death in 1900, you know he can be helpful, hard-hitting, straightforward, and sometimes a bit wordy. And yet much of what he wrote is worth the time to read. Thankfully a new 385-page hardback devotional has surfaced that will give readers bit-sized doses of Ryle's thought. Bryan Schrank, executive director of Rescue the Preborn, has compiled a year-long devotional from Ryle's sermons and works in "Our Great Redeemer: 365 Days with J. C. Ryle."

Each day begins with a passage from sacred Scripture, normally a verse or so. Then the editor pulls out a portion of an exposition Ryle did on that verse. Then, at the bottom of the page there is the notation of the origin of the passage quoted. It's a very simple devotional. If only used by itself it may lack the necessary punch a soul needs. But if one is wanting to add a little relish to their morning repast of routine Bible reading, then this could be the thing!

There are little gems in this work, and some larger treats. For example, I chuckled when I was reading the installment for 3 October that has Ryle talking about Romans 15:13 and happiness. "Believers, if you would have an increase of happiness in Christ's service, labor every year to be more thankful...Alas, there is too much complaining and too little thanksgiving among the people of God! There is too much murmuring and coveting things that we have not. There is too little praising and blessing for the many undeserved mercies that we have. Oh, that God would pour out upon us a great spirit of thankfulness and praise!" and the quotation continues going down that trail. What made me chuckle - and I had to go look this up - is that these words and more came from his sermon, "Happiness" that he preached - not in 2024, but 1878! I thought to myself, "Wow! Nothing has really changed!"

"Our Great Redeemer" is a valuable and useful resource, one I would recommend to supplement your daily Bible reading. And while you're at it, go purchase a copy for your pastor, maybe one for each of your church elders or vestry members, and one for you and your spouse to read together. I honestly recommend this book.

[Jared Baergen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What else needs to be said about a devotional collection of J. C. Ryle's thoughts published by Reformation Heritage? As always, Reformation Heritage and Bryan Schrank have done us a great service. The material is organized by days of the year, and each page includes a Scripture passage and Ryle's comments per page. There isn't much else to say except that you should get this devotional. You can't go wrong with Ryle!