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. 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. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. Download for free as an ebook or pdf at the christian in complete armour william gurnall download for free as an ebook or pdf at joe thorn redeemer fellowship may 20, 2020 wednesday night service. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans.
Editions of the christian in complete armour by william 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. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall, 9781598564679, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. He was educated at the free grammar school of his native town, and in 1631. This edition is printed in the usa by hendrickson publishers. Gurnall gives readers eternal knowledge that can be embraced daily, providing extra strength for victory. In light of this would you recommend gurnall s christian in complete armour for my. 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 saints. 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. Written in the seventeenth century by pastor william gurnall and compiled into 365 readings by editor james s. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods.
According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. Directions for managing this war successfully, with some motives sprinkled among them. Gurnall is absolutely masterful in his exegesis and application of ephesians 6 to the christian life. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three. Christian in complete armour william gurnall by william gurnall. 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 1617 october 12, 1679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. The christian in complete armour 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. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole. X this is an older work, but nonetheless an excellent work on the subject of christian warefare. He dedicated the first volume of the christian in complete armour to the inhabitants of lavenham. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board. And having on the breastplate of righteousness eph. Mar 30, 2010 buy the christian in complete armour supersaver ed. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. It is described as a magazine whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william.
Gurnall, william the christian in complete armour the christian in complete armour. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william gurnall. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Even so, from the days of john the baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven is forcefully seized, and forceful men lay hold of it. A treatise of the saints war against the devil, 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 saints. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole armour of god by william gurnall dated 1657 read by peterjohn parisis. I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. There is, at any rate, no doubt that he was educated at the free grammar school of. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall.
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. Originally written in 1655 in three volumes, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. The back cover quotes john newton as saying if i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. Written in the 17th century by pastor william gurnall and compiled into 365 readings by bell, this collection supplies christians with a soulsearching supplement. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. Tackling satans temptations redeemer fellowship st. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. The christian must keep on his way to heaven in the midst of all the scandals that are cast upon the ways of god by the apostasy and foul falls of false professors. David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in. David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in the library of every man and woman of god. Ever since i read the christian in complete armour i have felt that the author of such. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. William gurnall 1616 12 october 1679 was an english author and anglican clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk, where he was baptised on 17 november 1616 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 graduated ba in 1635 and ma in 1639.
Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. William gurnall the christian in complete armour home. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 2. 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 graduated ba in 1635 and ma in 1639. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. William gurnall 16171679, rector of lavenham, in suffolk, and author of the. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the. Start reading the christian in complete armour on your kindle in under a minute.
Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work. William gurnall the christian in complete armour january 11, 20 third. Originally written in the seventeenth century by pastor william gurnall, the christian in complete armour is among the most highly regarded christian title. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and. 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.
Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. 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. The christian in complete armour provides daily readings packed with tools for spiritual triumph. Gurnall, william the christian in complete armour droid. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. 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. Topics spiritual warfare, devil, christian, holiness collection opensource language english.
The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. 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. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. William gurnall 16171679 reformed theology at a puritans mind. With the help of a benefactor, gurnall published his material in three volumes between 1655 and 1662. Gurnall died on october 12, 1679, in the 63rd year of his life. The christian in complete armour volume 1 by william gurnall. Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. 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. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. The world is a battleground, the christian life a warfare, the devil an enemy. The christian in complete armour is a must read for every believer and anyone in ministry in every sector of the hierarchy of the christian church in any denomonation. Download the free pdf, how to find specific words and phrases in. The christian in complete armour a modernized abridgement.
The christian in complete armour is a vast collection of sermons on ephesians 6. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 9. 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. 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.
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