The stream of professing Christianity is far wider than it formerly was, and I am afraid we must admit, at the same time, it is much less deep.
– J. C. Ryle
1816 – 1900
Christ Alone Wyoming
Proclaiming the Truth of Christ-Centered Theology
The stream of professing Christianity is far wider than it formerly was, and I am afraid we must admit, at the same time, it is much less deep.
– J. C. Ryle
1816 – 1900
Christ Alone Wyoming 
Wow. That hits deeply.
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Surprisingly, the preacher at my previous church observed the spiritual shallowness of the flock he had inherited – and used that as an excuse to present pablum rather than the Gospel in his preaching. Now there’s a continuing wide, shallow group at the church!
Goats want to be fussed over and told how valuable they are. Sheep want to be convicted of sin by the Word of God and see Christ exalted as their only hope.
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Some things don’t change.
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