David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in. 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. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. William gurnall the christian in complete armour home. Yet his enduring work on spiritual warfare has appeared in numerous editions spanning more than three hundred years, and has blessed untold thousands of christians since its first publication. Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph.
Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. 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. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. Gurnall is absolutely masterful in his exegesis and application of ephesians 6 to the christian life. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner.
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. 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, 9781598564679. The christian in complete armour is a vast collection of sermons on ephesians 6. Mar 30, 2010 buy the christian in complete armour supersaver ed.
The christian in complete armour volume two432a 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. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour reading plan longing4truth. More pastoral and practical than theological, gurnalls work is filled with spiritual insight, encouraging exhortation, and inspiring word pictures concerning the importance of doctrinal truth as a girdle for the mind, the power of. 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. 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. 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. Sheweth that the armour that we use against satan, must be. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work.
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. William gurnall, author of the christian in complete armour, is a man whose name seldom appears in accounts of seventeenthcentury church history. Spirituality booksmarriage and familyfree ebooksbooks to readarmourpdfbiblechristianteaching. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. The christian in complete armour volume 1 by william gurnall.
Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall, paperback. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william gurnall. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us.
William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 2. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. 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. 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. 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. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall, 9781598564679, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. 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. He dedicated the first volume of the christian in complete armour to the inhabitants of lavenham. Christians have been blessed by the clarity and depth of his insights for well over 300 years. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall.
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 logos bible software. William gurnall 1616 12 october 1679 was an english author and anglican clergyman born. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. 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.
Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and. Christian in complete armour, volume 3 by william gurnall. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. William gurnall the christian in complete armour january 11, 20 third. 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. 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. 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. Gurnall, william the christian in complete armour the christian in complete armour. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 william gurnall puritans.
The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. 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. 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. From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Directions for managing this war successfully, with some motives sprinkled among them. Have you ever wanted to read a classic book of the christian faith, but it. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of. I am seeking help with the christian in complete armour.
Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. This edition is printed in the usa by hendrickson publishers. 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. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. Most known for his book the christian in complete armor, gurnall died in 1679, the year his book would be published in its sixth edition. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. It does have many footnotes that are in latin but little by little using words spell check tool i have been getting. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by jason. Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board.
William gurnall was born in kings lynn, norfolk in 1617. The christian in complete armour william gurnall spirituality. 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. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war.
God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. 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. Aug 20, 2014 now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. 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.
Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. The christian in complete armour module content bible. 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. 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. In light of this would you recommend gurnall s christian in complete armour for my. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted.
That was exactly my initial feeling with william gurnalls the christian in complete armour, which clocks in at almost 1,200 pages. 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 world is a battleground, the christian life a warfare, the devil an enemy. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. 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.
Although the christian in complete armour was written by gurnall over 360 years ago, the words ring just as true for christians today. 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. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 7. 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. 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. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. With the help of a benefactor, gurnall published his material in three volumes between 1655 and 1662. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658. 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.
May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. Page 1 of 2 the christian in complete armour posted in module content. 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. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. In summary, the christian in complete armour is an intensive look at the spiritual warfare preparations that the apostle paul lists in ephesians 6. Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three. Gurnall died on october 12, 1679, in the 63rd year of his life.
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