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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. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to. A call to arms for christians, gurnalls expounded sermons on. 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. Ive read a little of the modernized abridgment of this and enjoyed it immensely. This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william.
Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and. By william gurnall published in 1655 me reading a wonderful book to help christians in battle. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. John gill 16971771 sibbes, richard 15771635 evangelical library ebooks. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. 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 n the english language. Abridged by ruthanne garlock, kay king, karen sloan and candy coan. Each bornagain believer has something unique to offer to the body of christ.
The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. Christian in complete armour, the, modern abridgement one volume edition, by william gurnall soverign grace trust fund publishing 1989 hardbound after the bible the christian in complete armour is truly one of the greatest christian books in print. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. John newton, 17th century english pastor and author of the hymn amazing grace. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall, paperback. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall alibris. Many say if they could choose only one other book besides the scriptures it would be the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. 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. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. 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. 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.
These videos are not all for the average christian, many of. This edition is printed in the usa by hendrickson publishers. In fact, the very success of the church depends on all of its parts operating in unity. Books similar to christian in complete armour, volume 1. 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. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. 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. 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. Pdf god s armor bearer volumes 1 2 study guide download. 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. 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. 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. God s armor bearer volumes 1 2 study guide book summary.
A call to arms for christians, gurnalls expounded sermons on ephesians 6. But, the only way to overcome our enemy is to fully rely on christs finished work on the cross. And while god had work for paul, he found him friends. 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. Free ebooks from a puritans mind and puritan publications. If i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armor home page on the wing. Sheweth that the christless and graceless soul is a soul without armour, and thereinhis. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide.
The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans. 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, or, a treatise on the saints war with the devil, wherein a discovery is made of the policy, power, wickedness, and stratagems. Knowing very little about christian in complete armour, i was immediately taken in by the puritan writers direct and biblically sound instruction. Mar 14, 2016 by william gurnall published in 1655 me reading a wonderful book to help christians in battle. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback.
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