Fighting for Holiness
By J. C. Ryle and Andrew Atherstone
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"True Christianity is a fight," wrote J. C. Ryle in 1877. He argued that from the day of their conversion until the day they die, Christians are called to be soldiers for Christ in a war for their holiness. This inspiring call to action written more than 100 years ago continues to be a source of great encouragement and inspiration for believers today.
In this addition to the Crossway Short Classics series, Ryle explains why the fight for holiness is one of absolute necessity for Christians. Identifying the three main enemies of every believer—the world, the flesh, and the devil—he emboldens them to "either fight or be lost" in their daily battle and offers biblical and historical examples of notable Christian "soldiers." Fighting for Holiness is a bold reminder for believers to daily put on the whole armor of God and train their eyes on Christ.
- Spiritually Challenging and Inspiring: Helps believers identify and overcome 3 enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil
- A Christian Classic: Content adapted from J. C. Ryle's classic book Holiness
- Part of the Crossway Short Classics series
J. C. Ryle
J. C. Ryle (1816–1900) was a prominent writer, preacher, and Anglican clergyman in nineteenth-century England. He is the author of the classic Expository Thoughts on the Gospels and retired as the bishop of Liverpool.
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Names: Ryle, J. C. (John Charles), 1816–1900, author.
Title: Fighting for holiness / J.C. Ryle.
Description: Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2022. | Series: Crossway short classics | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021020257 (print) | LCCN 2021020258 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433580086 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433580093 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433580109 (mobi) | ISBN 9781433580116 (epub)
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Contents
Foreword by Andrew Atherstone
Series Preface
Biography of J. C. Ryle
Fighting for Holiness
Scripture Index
Foreword
This little tract was originally published under the title Are You Fighting? John Ryle, the most popular evangelical tract writer of his generation, knew how to grab his readers’ attention. His exhortations are direct, vigorous, personal, and practical. Many of his tracts carry similar pithy titles, designed to startle us and wake us up: Are You Forgiven?, Are You Happy?, Are You Holy?, Do You Believe?, Are You Free?, Do You Love Christ?, Repent or Perish!
Are You Fighting? was written in December 1870, when armed conflict between Prussia and France was engulfing continental Europe. French forces were starved into submission in the Siege of Metz and routed at the Battle of Sedan. Napoleon III, Empereur des Français, was captured and deposed, and German troops encircled Paris. The British government maintained a studied neutrality, but