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Fighting for Holiness

By J. C. Ryle, Foreword by Andrew Atherstone

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Put on the Armor of God in Your Daily Battle Against Sin

“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

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Author:

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.

Product Details

Category: Christian Living
Church Ministry
Theology
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 80
Size: 4.25 in x 6.125 in
Weight: 3.26 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-8008-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-8008-6
ISBN-UPC: 9781433580086
Case Quantity: 60
Published: May 10, 2022

Table of Contents

Foreword by Andrew Atherstone
Series Preface
Biography of J. C. Ryle

Fighting for Holiness

Scripture Index

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