The dawn of New Testament Christianity in an upper room in Jerusalem and its ultimate triumph when "many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven" mark respectively the beginning and end of the general scope of this volume of texts written by Bishop J.C. Ryle.
Sermons in some cases, lectures in others, all demonstrate the robust evangelical doctrine and practical application that are characteristic of Ryle's style.
With the vividness of every word and phrase, the writer's evangelistic zeal and his affectionate pastoral concern captivate the reader's attention. Few, indeed, will not be moved and instructed by these messages, which possess an extraordinarily contemporary tone.
