On the one hand stand salvation by free grace for Christ's sake; but on the other stands renewal of the carnal heart by the Spirit. We must be changed as well as forgiven; we must be renewed as well as redeemed.
J. C. RyleA tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.
J. C. RyleNaked we came upon earth, and naked we go forth, and of all our possessions, we can carry nothing with us.
J. C. RyleThe Lord Jesus is "a friend who never changes." There is no fickleness about Him: those whom He loves, He loves to the end.
J. C. RyleIf you show me a man deliberately living an unholy and licentious life, and yet boasting that his sins are forgiven, I answer, 'He is under a ruinous delusion, and is not forgiven at all.' I would not believe he is forgiven if an angel from heaven affirmed it, and I charge you not to believe it too. Pardon of sin and love of sin are like oil and waterthey will never go together. All who are washed in the blood of Christ, are also sanctified by the Spirit of Christ.
J. C. Ryle