David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. The world is a battleground, the christian life a warfare, the devil an enemy. David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour. It is described as a magazine whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle. 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. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour. 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. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper.
From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. The full armor of god defending your life from satans schemes larry richards, ph. 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 certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall.
The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published. William gurnall s 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. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. Though thou art not sent to preach and baptize, yet thou mayest be wonderfully helpful to them that are. Buy the christian in complete armour supersaver ed. The christian in complete armour 3 volumes 9780851515687 by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans. The christian in complete armour a modernized abridgement. I purchased the modernized abridgement version 3 small volumes and recently finished the first volume.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. The reason why the christian must be armed, that ye may be able to stand 4. 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. The spiritual armour of the christian is important to our welfare.
Apr 08, 2012 please visit our new video library at. Armor god has prepared us for battle whats our response. 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. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. The christian in complete armour introduction volume one a treatise of the whole armour of god go to volume two volume 1 1. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. 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. What is the meaning and use of the christian armour paul describes in ephesians 6.
Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their. The christian in complete armour full product description at a time in england when loyalty to scripture placed christians in the center of the nations wars, gurnall was more concerned with the souls of his people than the issues of conflicting political parties. Written in the english puritan era but just as powerful and inspiring today, william gurnalls timeless epic the christian in complete armour serves as a beautifully written and actionpacked spiritual guidebook. The christian in complete armour module content bible. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods.
Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. 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. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 11. Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. Never go to hear the word but pray, thy kingdom come. Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies.
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. Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. 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. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall alibris. May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that.
Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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. Gurnall gives readers eternal knowledge that can be. Buy the christian in complete armour by william gurnall online at alibris. 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. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6.
You march in the midst of gallant spirits, your fellow soldiers every one the son of a prince. It does have many footnotes that are in latin but little by little using words spell check tool i have. Page 1 of 4 full armour of god why is it important to protect yourself with the full armor of god. The christian in complete armour is a vast collection of sermons on ephesians 6. Internet archive bookreader the christian in complete armour. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board. The christian warrior and his armour apostolic faith. In the past i have given few books a 5 star rating. Paul harrison kindly enlightened me about the puritan pastor william gurnall and his book, the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour part 5 sermon index. Gurnall s 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. O pray, christian, and pray again, that christ s territories may be enlarged.
William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall. 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. Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnall s great work. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk.
The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. 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. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book.
Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. Therefore, the meaning and application of the ephesians passage is worthy of careful thought and study. Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnalls great work. The christian s prayers whet the magistrates and ministers sword also. 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. Ive finally found a copy of the christian in complete armour from the public domain that is not riddled with words that failed to scan properly. Christians today are taking the ideas and practices of our culture and forming their christian beliefs around them. But against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. The most bible filled book ever written apart from the bible it self. 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. 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. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. O christian, look upon thyself now, and bless thy god to see what a change there is.
This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback. God bless and he does and will bless you as you read the christian in complete armour. We are being taught by society to be tolerant of antibible actions and practices. Further you want to practice the disciplines that paul represents as armor so they can. Written in the 17th century by pastor william gurnall and compiled into 365 readings by bell, this collection supplies christians with a soulsearching supplement to the bible. I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. 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. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. 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. You want to help your group recognize that there really is a spiritual battle and they are at risk. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that.
Charles spurgeon called it the best thought breeder in our. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. Further you want to practice the disciplines that paul represents as armor so they can draw close to god and stand firm. I am seeking help with the christian in complete armour. When was the last time you read more than 800 pages on just 11 verses of the bible. 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.
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