In this short book, J.C. Ryle investigates the nature of biblical prophecy, signs of the End Times, the Second Coming of Christ and the future state of the Church. Ryle analyses 8 passages and gives an 11–point summary of his prophetical creed. Read more.
J.C Ryle, accepted as one of the foremost Bible teachers of the last 200 years, turns his attention to the future. He investigates the nature of biblical prophecy, signs of the End Times, the Second Coming of Christ and the future state of the Church. He is careful not to push his interpretation of the texts, purposefully avoiding anything that can be called speculative or conjectural. Ryle analyses 8 passages and gives and 11-point summary of his prophetical creed.
Ryle says, "I have purposely avoided everything that can be called speculative or conjectural. I have strictly confined myself to a few great prophetic principles, which appear to me written as it were with a sunbeam."
J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) was the first Bishop of Liverpool. He was one of the most authoritative churchmen of his time and hos writings have been in constant demand throughout the last hundred years. His popularity was due to his clear and simple style, his longevity due to his being a profound thinker and compassionate pastor.
