J.C Ryle says in this book, "I ask all my readers to remember that to attain simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you." This book helps the preacher (and hearer) to understand what makes both "a ready preacher", and "a willing hearer."
Ryle always emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit alone that can open the heart. However there must be an effort, on the part of the preacher, to be clear and understandable.
Ryle always emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit alone that can open the heart. However there must be an effort, on the part of the preacher, to be clear and understandable.
