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. Gurnalls masterwork is a collection of essays on ephesians 6. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. Christian in complete armour, volume 3 by william gurnall. I am seeking help with the christian in complete armour. 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.
Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. Mar 30, 2010 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. Gurnalls christian in complete armour, certainly one of the greatest of all the puritan s practical writings, has been many times republished, but the best edition remains that of 1864, with an introduction by j. It is described as a magazine whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on. This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans. Endorsements if i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. Please pray for the school of prayer that god will provide all and to his glory alone. 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. Sin makes us vulnerable, but christ provides welltested armour and assures his people of victory. The christian in complete armour treatise of the whole armour of god ephesians 6 verse 10 chapter 4 battle satan successfullylearn how. The version in the link above was published in 1862.
For generations, christians have wondered at the uncommon depth and penetrating wisdom of the christian in complete armour. Ephesians 6, verses 1920 chapter 09 the christian in complete armour. Buy the christian in complete armour supersaver ed. And having on the breastplate of righteousness eph. 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. 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. No christian leader, teacher, pastor, evangelist, or christian worker should be without it. Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. Spurgeon i believe the christian in complete armour, either this abridgement or the full version which the banner of truth trust also keeps in print, should be in the library of every man and woman of god. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their.
The christian in complete armour treatise of the whole armour of god ephesians 6 verse 10 chapter 4. 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. 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. Originally written in 1655 in three volumes, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. 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. This, christian, calls for thy loyalty and faithful service to christ, who hath saved thee from satan s bondage. 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. His massive treatise on spiritual warfare and two small piecesthe christian s labor and reward and the magistrates portrait drawn from the word comprise all of gurnalls known published works. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph.
His massive treatise on spiritual warfare and two small piecesthe christians labor and reward and the magistrates portrait drawn from the word comprise all of gurnalls known published works. Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. 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. The christian in complete armour and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The apostle having ordered the ephesians, and in them every christian, the posture which they are to observe in fight with their enemy. The christian in complete armour part 7 sermon index. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work. Feb 26, 2017 christian in complete armour v1 01 the preacher. Charles spurgeon called it the best thought breeder in our library. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or called the christian in complete armour chapter 01 part 01 brought by peterjohn parisis this is from the 1st edition of all 3 volumes found in the authors personal edition dated 1657. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war.
Christian in complete armour devotional by gurnall. Originally written in the 1600s by puritan pastor william gurnall, it is regarded as one of the best christian books ever composed in the english language. If i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. Endorsement if i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. Though we didnt read a portion of this great puritan classic every day, those days we did were enriched by reflecting on words written more than 300 years ago. This is commonly called the christian in complete armour. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william. 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. Compiled from his many sermons on the saints war against the devil, his exhaustive exposition of ephesians 6. The world is a battleground, the christian life a warfare, the devil an enemy.
William gurnall audio sermons the christian in complete armor william gurnall sermon index gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. The first of which is the girdle of truth having your loins girt about with truth. The christian in complete armour is a vast collection of sermons on ephesians 6. Sep 12, 2014 william gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a book.
In the latter, according to his usual method, he descends to application. Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnalls great work. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. Put on the complete suit of armor from god ephesians 6. I didnt find rev john campbells death date, but chances are pretty good he died before 1943 80 years after this was published. See the book on the right of the photo album this is from the 1st edition of all 3 volumes found in the authors personal edition dated 1657. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual. From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662.
Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of truth uk. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 11. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Private prayer is the christians strongest refuge in trouble.
The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall, paperback. The christian in complete armour hendrickson gurnall. 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.
It does have many footnotes that are in latin but little by little using words spell check tool i have been getting. The christian in complete armour part 5 sermon index. 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 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. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The christian in complete armour module content bible support. 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. And if you search on archive, there are audio files available in their. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand e nemy of god a nd his people, in his policies, power, seat of his empire, wickedness, and chief design he ha th against the saints. Christians have been blessed by the clarity and depth of his insights for well over 300 years.
Nov 01, 1989 it took 22 months to read through all three volumes of the modernized abridgement of the christian in complete armour as part of morning family bible reading and well worth staying with it. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. 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. Page 1 of 2 the christian in complete armour posted in module content. Ephesians 6, verses 1920 chapter 15 the christian in complete armour. Apr 01, 2010 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.
That is kept in heaven, and that the christian knows, but as we know far countries which we never saw only by map, or some rarities that are sent us as a taste of what grows there in abundance. The apostle paul compared christians to soldiers engaged in combat. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. You march in the midst of gallant spirits, your fellow soldiers every one the son of a prince. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. The christian in complete armor is a classic on spiritual warfare. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 9.
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