Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Further you want to practice the disciplines that paul represents as armor so they can. Mar 30, 2010 hendricksons reprint of the 1865 edinburgh edition of william gurnall s the christian in complete armour will be welcomed by all lovers of practical and pastoral divinity. The full armor of god defending your life from satans schemes larry richards, ph. In light of this would you recommend gurnall s christian in complete armour for my. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall alibris. John newton, author of the hymn amazing grace, said, if i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us.
Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. In a world where war is a persistent reality in media and in film, there is a larger, consequential war being waged everyday that is often neglected. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. The world is a battleground, the christian life a warfare, the devil an enemy. Apr 16, 2017 001 the christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole armour of god william gurnall chapter 1 dated 1655 authors personal first copy read by peterjohn parisis support our. Arguably the most significant spiritual and biblical theology ever penned from the english puritan era, the presentation of william gurnalls 16161679 the christian in complete armour in an accessible single volume is certainly a landmark, and much welcomed, event. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. The reason why the christian must be armed, that ye may be able to stand 4. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of god and his people, in his policies, power, seat of his empire, wickedness, and chief design he hath against the saings.
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Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their. The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. Shortly after finishing that first volume, i was informed by the leader of our local book club that we would be reading gurnalls unabridged edition which totals around 1,200 pages in 2015. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans. Christians today are taking the ideas and practices of our culture and forming their christian beliefs around them. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall. From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon.
William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the puritan manuals on spiritual warfare, and has provided much spiritual comfort for beleaguered saints over the centuries. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. The christian s prayers whet the magistrates and ministers sword also. Originally written in the seventeenth century by pastor william gurnall, the christian in complete armour is among the most highly regarded christian books ever written n the english language.
William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a. May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnall s great work. I purchased the modernized abridgement version 3 small volumes and recently finished the first volume. A treatise of the whole armour of god wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The christian in complete armour introduction volume one a treatise of the whole armour of god go to volume two volume 1 1. Further you want to practice the disciplines that paul represents as armor so they can draw close to god and stand firm.
Apr 08, 2012 please visit our new video library at. Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Moreover, when was it that you read one of the most enduring practical works of the puritansa work that giants like spurgeon thought was peerless and priceless. When was the last time you read more than 800 pages on just 11 verses of the bible. Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. Arguably the most significant spiritual and biblical theology ever penned from the english puritan era, the presentation of william gurnall s 16161679 the christian in complete armour in an accessible single volume is certainly a landmark, and much welcomed, event. Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that.
The christian in complete armour 3 volumes 9780851515687 by william gurnall. O pray, christian, and pray again, that christ s territories may be enlarged. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour module content bible. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. O christian, look upon thyself now, and bless thy god to see what a change there is. We are being taught by society to be tolerant of antibible actions and practices. Internet archive bookreader the christian in complete armour. In fact, the last time i did was for the first of 3 volumes of william gurnall s book, the christian in complete armour in the fall of 2014. Charles spurgeon called it the best thought breeder in our. Never go to hear the word but pray, thy kingdom come.
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But against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. Paul harrison kindly enlightened me about the puritan pastor william gurnall and his book, the christian in complete armour. In fact, the last time i did was for the first of 3 volumes of william gurnalls book, the christian in complete armourin the fall of 2014. The classic work on the christian warfare, sanctification, and the fight every christian is engaged in, against the world, the flesh, and the devil all the spiritual forces aligned against us. Hendricksons reprint of the 1865 edinburgh edition of william gurnall s the christian in complete armour will be welcomed by all lovers of practical and pastoral divinity. The christian in complete armour is a vast collection of sermons on ephesians 6. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. The most bible filled book ever written apart from the bible it self. He was educated at the free grammar school of his native town, and in 1631 was nominated to the lynn scholarship in emmanuel college, cambridge, where he. The extracts that form this little volume are gleaned from a wellknown puritan work, written by william gurnall and published in 1665, entitled, the christian in complete armor.
Page 1 of 2 the christian in complete armour posted in module content. Page 1 of 4 full armour of god why is it important to protect yourself with the full armor of god. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. Originally written in the seventeenth century by pastor william gurnall, the christian in complete armour is among the most highly regarded christian books ever written in the english language. Hendricksons reprint of the 1865 edinburgh edition of william gurnalls the christian in complete armour will be welcomed by all lovers of practical and pastoral divinity. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work. Gurnalls christian in complete armour, certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings, has been many times republished, but the best edition remains that of 1864, with an introduction by j. Little is known about gurnall, who was rector of lavenham in suffolk from 1644 until his death in 1679, and his reputation rests almost entirely on the complete armour. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback. The christian in complete armour a modernized abridgement. God bless and he does and will bless you as you read the christian in complete armour.
The christian warrior and his armour apostolic faith. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. Buy the christian in complete armour supersaver ed. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. Armor god has prepared us for battle whats our response. You want to help your group recognize that there really is a spiritual battle and they are at risk. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. In the past i have given few books a 5 star rating. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Shortly after finishing that first volume, i was informed by the leader of our local book club that we would be reading gurnall s unabridged edition which totals around 1,200 pages in 2015. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. The christian in complete armour part 5 sermon index. Therefore, the meaning and application of the ephesians passage is worthy of careful thought and study.
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