Quotes about Christ
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“Nothing is so offensive to Christ as lukewarmness in religion.”

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900) Anglican bishop

Vol. II, Luke XI: 21–26, p. 25
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: St. Luke (1858–1859)

Religion
J.C. Ryle photo

“We must give up the idea of trying to please everybody. That is impossible, and the attempt is a mere waste of time. We must be content to walk in Christ's steps, and let the world say what it likes.”

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900) Anglican bishop

Vol. I, Luke VII: 31–35, p. 230
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: St. Luke (1858–1859)

World , Idea , Time
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“Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.”

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900) Anglican bishop

"What Think You of the Cross?", p. 276
Startling Questions (1853)

Books
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“The blood of Christ can cleanse away all sin. But we must "plead guilty" before God can declare us innocent.”

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900) Anglican bishop

Source: Knots Untied (1877), Ch. XII: "Confession", p. 261

God

“We should not see a Hansenite or a disabled person as a curse or burden. For us Christians, they are the grace and blessing of God, because they reflect the image of Christ.”

Eduardus Sangsun (1943–2008) Indonesian bishop (1943-2008)

Rehabilitation Clinic for Hansenites, Disabled Opens Seashore Park https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1997/07/24/rehabilitation-clinic-for-hansenites-disabled-opens-seashore-park&post_id=9812 (24 July 1997)

God , Personality

“We must retain the positive values of our culture and use them to bring people to God. The habits of revenge and conflicts among tribes must be stopped. Love your neighbors and put your faith in Christ.”

Eduardus Sangsun (1943–2008) Indonesian bishop (1943-2008)

Diocese of Ruteng Welcomes New Bishop https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1985/04/24/diocese-of-ruteng-welcomes-new-bishop&post_id=32959 (24 April 1985)

God , People , Faith , Revenge
J.C. Ryle photo

“Laughter, ridicule, opposition, persecution, are often the only reward which Christ's followers get from the world.”

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900) Anglican bishop

Vol. II, John XII: 20–26, p. 334
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: St. John (1865–1873)

World , Laughter

“We are called to be witnesses to Jesus; if we are witnesses we are missionaries. To be witnesses we must learn to live with Christ who is always with us.”

Jesús Gervasio Pérez Rodríguez (1936–2021) Spanish priest (1936-2021)

“Month of the Bible ” in Latin America helps Catholics become more familiar with the Word of God in order to be true witnesses to Christ for the world (14 September 2006) Fides News Agency http://www.fides.org/en/news/8049-AMERICA_Month_of_the_Bible_in_Latin_America_helps_Catholics_become_more_familiar_with_the_Word_of_God_in_order_to_be_true_witnesses_to_Christ_for_the_world

Learning
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“Although Christ commits many acts that might be considered revolutionary, as we discussed in Rule I, He is nonetheless explicitly portrayed in the Gospels as the master of tradition.”

Jordan Peterson book Beyond Order

Source: Books, Beyond Order (2021), p. 197

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“We cannot renounce our faith and not give a reason for it to those who wish to hear us. We need not hide our faith in Jesus Christ out of fear, nor should we keep quiet when there is an opportunity to bear witness to it.”

Antonio Dorado Soto (1931–2015) Spanish bishop

Bishop tells Spanish Catholics not to fear “psychological torture” (15 June 2005), Catholic News Agency https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/4164/bishop-tells-spanish-catholics-not-to-fear-psychological-torture

Fear , Faith