If Christ had not gone to the cross and suffered in our stead, the just for the unjust, there would not have been a spark of hope for us. There would have been a mighty gulf between ourselves and God, which no man ever could have passed.
J. C. RyleThe blood of Christ can cleanse away all sin. But we must 'plead guilty' before God can declare us innocent.
J. C. RyleThere is one subject in religion, about which you can never know too much. That subject is Jesus Christ the Lord.
J. C. RyleAbide in Me says Jesus. Cling to Me. Stick fast to Me. Live the life of close and intimate communion with Me. Get nearer to Me. Roll every burden on Me. Cast your whole weight on Me. Never let go your hold on Me for a moment. Be, as it were, rooted and planted in Me. Do this and I will never fail you. I will ever abide in you.
J. C. Ryle