Practical Religion - Ryle - V - Chapter 5 commenced

Required reading
Practical Religion by JC Ryle (available from Amazon or free on the internet, here for example) - Commence Chapter 5 (Bible reading) by reading points 1 to 5.

My summary
Now we begin a lengthy chapter on Bible reading.  We see five points which makes the Bible totally unique:
I. There is no book in existence written in such a manner as the Bible;
II. There is no knowledge absolutely needful to a man’s salvation, except a knowledge of the things which are to be found in the Bible;
III. No book in existence contains such important matter as the Bible;
IV. No book in existence has produced such wonderful effects on mankind at large as the Bible;
V. No book in existence can do so much for every one who reads it with an open heart, as the Bible.

What grabbed me
I liked the opening: 'By reading that book we may learn what to believe, what to be, and what to do; how to live with comfort, and how to die in peace. Happy is that man who possesses a Bible! Happier still is he who reads it! Happiest of all is he who not only reads it, but obeys it, and makes it the rule of his faith and practice!'

Do you want to be happy?  Have the Bible, read the Bible, obey the Bible and you will be happy.

Next week's reading
Conclude Chapter 5 (Bible reading) by reading from point 6 to the end of the chapter.

Now it's your turn
Please post your own notes and thoughts in the comments section below.