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Coming Events and Present Dutie
J. C. Ryle
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Coming Events and Present Dutie — J. C. Ryle.
Author: J. C. Ryle
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1Christianity by any existing agency, before the end comes. In spite of
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min2and wickedness, which are to be seen throughout Christendom — are
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min3gather out of the world an elect people — and not to convert all
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min4great event which will wind up the present dispensation, and for
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min5real, literal, personal, bodily coming; and that as He went away in the
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min6shall be renewed, and the curse removed; the devil shall be bound,
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min7separate nation, restored to their own land, and converted to the
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min8been far too much neglected by the Churches, and is far too much
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min9Apocalypse, which regards the book as almost entirely fulfilled; or
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min10apostasy from the faith, and is Babylon and Antichrist; although I
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min11all true Christians, to expect as little as possible from Churches or
pp. 8–40 · ≈ 89 min12of the ten virgins as my warrant, and I address that question to every
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 6 min13to everyone who feels in his conscience that he has no grace in his
pp. 43–44 · ≈ 5 min14believers — to all who have the oil of grace in their hearts, and have
pp. 45–73 · ≈ 78 min15far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min16far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min17far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min18to cast off the works of darkness and to put on the armor of light.
pp. 75–82 · ≈ 22 min19set on foot in these latter days? Seventy years ago the Protestant
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min20nation in these latter days? Seventy years ago, to be a Jew was a
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min21communication between nations in these days? Seventy years ago, to
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min22have seen in these last seventy years? The mightiest empires on earth
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min23Two hundred and fifty years ago, men doubted whether the Turks
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min24prophecy, which has appeared in these latter days? Seventy years ago
pp. 85–90 · ≈ 18 min25careless, thoughtless, unconverted person. Reader, are you that
pp. 91–91 · ≈ 3 min26undecided and halting between two choices. Reader, are you that
pp. 92–92 · ≈ 3 min27believer. Reader, are you that man? Then remember these words:
pp. 92–117 · ≈ 74 min28Scripture.
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min29first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min30first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min31first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min32first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–121 · ≈ 8 min33PRESENT CONDITION of Israel. The expression used by Jeremiah
pp. 122–126 · ≈ 14 min34hand a second time to reclaim the remnant that is left of his people
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min35will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min36Israel will be reunited, and they will appoint one leader and will
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min37Jerusalem through all generations." (Joel 3:20).
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min38they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min39it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance."
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min40gather the lame; I will assemble the exiles and those I have brought
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min41aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min42and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min43the LORD, 'when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from
pp. 129–132 · ≈ 12 min44Gentile Christians to take a special interest in the spiritual condition
pp. 133–133 · ≈ 3 min45Christians, to be especially careful that they take up stumbling blocks
pp. 134–135 · ≈ 6 min46use special efforts in order to promote the conversion of the Jews. I
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min47the special blessing which God has promised to all who care for
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min48forget the close connection which Scripture reveals between the time
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min49his own salvation. Rest not in mere head knowledge of prophetic
pp. 137–139 · ≈ 6 min50of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min51of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min52of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min53of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–141 · ≈ 5 min54language as entirely peculiar to the Book of Revelation. You will find
pp. 142–143 · ≈ 5 min55used to deter men from studying the Book of Revelation. There never
pp. 144–146 · ≈ 8 min56unfulfilled. They look for an accomplishment of its visions so clear
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 2 min57book is already fulfilled, with the exception of a small portion at the
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 2 min58fulfilled — and partly unfulfilled.
pp. 147–153 · ≈ 19 min59number of USEFUL LESSONS which the Book of Revelation is
pp. 154–158 · ≈ 14 min60are all clear, plain, and devoid of mystery to a humble mind.
pp. 159–159 · ≈ 2 min61Revelation, to beware of dogmatism and positiveness in expressing
pp. 160–160 · ≈ 3 min62which all things are coming is clear, plain, and unmistakable. There
pp. 161–163 · ≈ 8 min63history of this Israel, which is one day "to be saved."
pp. 164–165 · ≈ 6 min64peculiar position which Israel as a nation occupies at the present day.
pp. 166–168 · ≈ 8 min65prospects of Israel.
pp. 169–172 · ≈ 12 min66peculiar debt which Christians owe to Israel. I shall touch on this
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 3 min67Book written, which is a lamp to so many feet and a lantern to so
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 3 min68the first to go forth into the world, and proclaim to the Gentiles the
pp. 174–176 · ≈ 9 min69occupies in Scripture. Cultivate the habit of reading prophecy with a
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min70in which we live. That man must be blind indeed who does not
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min71blessing which seems to be given to those who care for Israel. I
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min72connection with the Second Advent of Christ and the close of this
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min73the Jews' Society, by our money and our prayers. Our money will be
pp. 178–204 · ≈ 74 min
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min2and wickedness, which are to be seen throughout Christendom — are
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min3gather out of the world an elect people — and not to convert all
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min4great event which will wind up the present dispensation, and for
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min5real, literal, personal, bodily coming; and that as He went away in the
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min6shall be renewed, and the curse removed; the devil shall be bound,
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min7separate nation, restored to their own land, and converted to the
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min8been far too much neglected by the Churches, and is far too much
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min9Apocalypse, which regards the book as almost entirely fulfilled; or
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min10apostasy from the faith, and is Babylon and Antichrist; although I
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min11all true Christians, to expect as little as possible from Churches or
pp. 8–40 · ≈ 89 min12of the ten virgins as my warrant, and I address that question to every
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 6 min13to everyone who feels in his conscience that he has no grace in his
pp. 43–44 · ≈ 5 min14believers — to all who have the oil of grace in their hearts, and have
pp. 45–73 · ≈ 78 min15far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min16far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min17far spent, and the day is at hand.
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 2 min18to cast off the works of darkness and to put on the armor of light.
pp. 75–82 · ≈ 22 min19set on foot in these latter days? Seventy years ago the Protestant
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min20nation in these latter days? Seventy years ago, to be a Jew was a
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min21communication between nations in these days? Seventy years ago, to
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min22have seen in these last seventy years? The mightiest empires on earth
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min23Two hundred and fifty years ago, men doubted whether the Turks
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min24prophecy, which has appeared in these latter days? Seventy years ago
pp. 85–90 · ≈ 18 min25careless, thoughtless, unconverted person. Reader, are you that
pp. 91–91 · ≈ 3 min26undecided and halting between two choices. Reader, are you that
pp. 92–92 · ≈ 3 min27believer. Reader, are you that man? Then remember these words:
pp. 92–117 · ≈ 74 min28Scripture.
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min29first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min30first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min31first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min32first importance in theology. Unless we explain the meaning of the
pp. 119–121 · ≈ 8 min33PRESENT CONDITION of Israel. The expression used by Jeremiah
pp. 122–126 · ≈ 14 min34hand a second time to reclaim the remnant that is left of his people
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min35will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min36Israel will be reunited, and they will appoint one leader and will
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min37Jerusalem through all generations." (Joel 3:20).
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min38they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min39it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance."
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min40gather the lame; I will assemble the exiles and those I have brought
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min41aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min42and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min43the LORD, 'when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from
pp. 129–132 · ≈ 12 min44Gentile Christians to take a special interest in the spiritual condition
pp. 133–133 · ≈ 3 min45Christians, to be especially careful that they take up stumbling blocks
pp. 134–135 · ≈ 6 min46use special efforts in order to promote the conversion of the Jews. I
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min47the special blessing which God has promised to all who care for
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min48forget the close connection which Scripture reveals between the time
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min49his own salvation. Rest not in mere head knowledge of prophetic
pp. 137–139 · ≈ 6 min50of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min51of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min52of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min53of Revelation differs widely from any other book of the Old or New
pp. 140–141 · ≈ 5 min54language as entirely peculiar to the Book of Revelation. You will find
pp. 142–143 · ≈ 5 min55used to deter men from studying the Book of Revelation. There never
pp. 144–146 · ≈ 8 min56unfulfilled. They look for an accomplishment of its visions so clear
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 2 min57book is already fulfilled, with the exception of a small portion at the
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 2 min58fulfilled — and partly unfulfilled.
pp. 147–153 · ≈ 19 min59number of USEFUL LESSONS which the Book of Revelation is
pp. 154–158 · ≈ 14 min60are all clear, plain, and devoid of mystery to a humble mind.
pp. 159–159 · ≈ 2 min61Revelation, to beware of dogmatism and positiveness in expressing
pp. 160–160 · ≈ 3 min62which all things are coming is clear, plain, and unmistakable. There
pp. 161–163 · ≈ 8 min63history of this Israel, which is one day "to be saved."
pp. 164–165 · ≈ 6 min64peculiar position which Israel as a nation occupies at the present day.
pp. 166–168 · ≈ 8 min65prospects of Israel.
pp. 169–172 · ≈ 12 min66peculiar debt which Christians owe to Israel. I shall touch on this
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 3 min67Book written, which is a lamp to so many feet and a lantern to so
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 3 min68the first to go forth into the world, and proclaim to the Gentiles the
pp. 174–176 · ≈ 9 min69occupies in Scripture. Cultivate the habit of reading prophecy with a
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min70in which we live. That man must be blind indeed who does not
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min71blessing which seems to be given to those who care for Israel. I
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min72connection with the Second Advent of Christ and the close of this
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min73the Jews' Society, by our money and our prayers. Our money will be
pp. 178–204 · ≈ 74 min
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