John Bunyan, Suffering, and the Sovereignty of God

A believer in Christ can learn from the life of John Bunyan regarding suffering and the various hardships that this life may bring. He was born in England in 1628, which was the same year William Laud became bishop of London. Bishop Laud opposed reforms to the Church of England that the Puritans advocated for …

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JC Ryle on Practical Christian Holiness

JC Ryle (1816-1900) was the first bishop of Liverpool. He wrote many helpful works such as Holiness, Knots Untied, Light from Old Times, and Practical Religion. Below is a quote from Practical Religion on Practical Christian Holiness (Banner of Truth), pages 11-12 "It is as certain as anything in the Bible that 'without holiness no …

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