Luke

The Crossway Classic Commentaries

by J.C. Ryle

For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries series presents the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers. Luke is an encouraging treatment of the third Gospel―the life of Christ as told by "the beloved physician" under the direction of God's Spirit. The teachings and miracles of our Savior come to life in a powerful way, producing deeper devotion and increased commitment in the hearts of those who follow the Master. An assuring volume that will strengthen and encourage Christian believers as they seek to better understand what it means to walk with Christ day by day.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Christian Non Fiction, Christianity, Reference, Nonfiction, New Testament

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1879

About the author

(John Charles Ryle) Ryle started his ministry as curate at the Chapel of Ease in Exbury, Hampshire, moving on to become rector of St Thomas's, Winchester in 1843 and then rector of Helmingham, Suffolk the following year. While at Helmingham he married and was widowed twice. He began publishing popular tracts, and Matthew, Mark and Luke of his series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels were published in successive years (1856-1858). His final parish was Stradbroke, also in Suffolk, where he moved in 1861, and it was as vicar of All Saints that he became known nationally for his straightforward preaching and firm defence of evangelical principles. He wrote several well-known and still-in-print books, often addressing issues of contemporary relevance for the Church from a biblical standpoint. He completed his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels while at Stradbroke, with his work on the Gospel of John (1869). His third marriage, to Henrietta Amelia Clowes in 1861, lasted until her death in 1889.

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Expository and pastoral, Ryle did some serious homework before compiling this commentary on Luke. Ryle draws on sources from Augustine and Chrysostom to Erasmus and Manton, and offers a wide scope of insight into St. Luke's Gospel that constantly is exhorting its readers back to the gospel, back to holiness, and back to Christ, the center of it all. Thoroughly enjoyed walking with Ryle through this gospel.

[Wei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

A must read for the gospel lovers. I highly recommend it.
Bishop Ryle’s exposition is both devotional and practical. Praise the Lord!

[Tony Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is third in his amazing set of expositions of the Gospels and I cannot wait for John. Written like it can be happening today it brings us closer to see who Jesus was and how much he loved the disciples and how much he loves us. To me, this is like a devotional for the ages that is challenging in it’s content because it drives us closer to Jesus. Yet, it is simple enough that anyone can understand. Jesus told the disciples to start their gospel journey of sharing in Jerusalem. The place where the greatest darkness was in the humiliating crucifixion of Jesus love. He is gentle and lowly and His burden is light and he wants to teach us who he is so that we can walk in fellowship with him and the father.

[Kim N' · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is s great Bible Study resource. It’s readable, practical, thorough and convicting. Ryle’s heart for Christ, love of the church, and compassion for sinners shines through every page

[Frans Kempe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A study of Luke with Ryles preaching style

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

500+ pages commentary on the book of Luke. Its easy to understand and quite systematic, more so in this updated version.

[Tim Fritson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite resource throughout the series.

[Eric Honsberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand and so informative. What a blessed man and gifted author!

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am still in the process of reading this wonderful volume but wanted to note something lest I forget by the time I finish. I have read several of Ryle's devotions on the Gospels and found them to be helpful, devotional and mostly scriptural. I say mostly because in Ryle's time [and to some degree in ours] Sunday is sometimes called the "Sabbath." Ryle does this and while not saying it is essential for salvation he does push keeping the Sabbath [by which he means Sunday] in a way that is more Jewish than Christian. I am all for keeping the Lord's Day special but it is not, and has never been, the Sabbath [the 7th day of the week, Sunday is the 1st day of the week]. The Sabbath was a special sign between Israel and God, Sunday is the Lord's Day as celebrated by the early church in the New Testament. Too much to cover here but there are some good books on the matter by authors like John R. Rice and others.
Not to say you shouldn't read Ryle. You absolutely should. I have been so blessed by his commentaries on the Gospels but all of us humans have our own foibles and biases so we must compare what we read with Scripture, as Ryle himself insists, "...we must not neglect to test the teaching that we hear by the Hole Scriptures. We must not believe thons merely because ministers say them. We must not suppose, as a matter of course, that ministers can make no mistakes." [from his comments on Luke 6:39-45]
Finished this great book and highly recommend it. I didn't like it as much as Mark or John but that's comparing Ryle to Ryle. Still better than most.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being written as a devotional / commentary, I love using JC Ryle’s expository writings as a launch for my morning Bible reading . His words always stir my heart to seek a deeper relationship with my God, to pray with deeper detail and ultimately to love God more. This series , as stated by the author, were not meant for deep theological study , but to warm the heart and encourage the soul . Each volume achieves this and more .

[Felton Polk]

Good commentary on Luke.