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. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. In light of this would you recommend gurnall s christian in complete armour for my. Of the use of our spiritual armour, or the exercise of grace. Shortly after finishing that first volume, i was informed by the leader of our local book club that we would be reading gurnall.
Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. William gurnall 1617 october 12, 1679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. Files will be updated as additional resources are added. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three. Gurnall died on october 12, 1679, in the 63rd year of his life. He was educated at the free grammar school of his native town, and in 1631 was nominated to the lynn. Any resources that begin with the letter s are a single chapter work.
A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 pdf download. He dedicated the first volume to the inhabitants of lavenham.
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. I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us. 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. 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.
David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes 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.
With the help of a benefactor, gurnall published his material in three volumes between 1655 and 1662. 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. 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. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall 16161679 has been a. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. Written in the 17th century by pastor william gurnall and compiled into 365. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. Mobi the christian in complete armour kindle edition. It is described as a magazine whence the christian. Mar 30, 2010 now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted.
William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 3. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. Second general part the reason why the christian must be armed, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the.
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. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 2. 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. Aug 20, 2014 now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. Description of the book extracts from the writings of william gurnall. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of god and his. Take it up and if there ever was a book i should recommend to a christian besides the very word of god, this is the one.
Gurnall, william the christian in complete armour the christian in complete armour. Directions for managing this war successfully, with some motives sprinkled among them. Hendricksons reprint of the edinburgh edition of william gurnall s the christian in complete armour will be welcomed by all lovers of practical and. The christian in complete armour kindle edition by. 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 is a must read for every believer and anyone in ministry in every sector of the hierarchy of the christian church in any denomonation. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. In a word, christians, god and angels are spectators, observing. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. William gurnall, the christian in complete armour, ed. 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.
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. Or, a treatise on the saints war with the devil, wherein a discovery is made of the policy, power, wickedness, and stratagems made use of by that enemy of god and his people. Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. The christian in complete armor home page on the wing. The christian in complete armour 3 volume set by william gurnall. 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 christian in complete armour quotes by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. The christian in complete armour volume 1 by william gurnall. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph.
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Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. This edition is printed in the usa by hendrickson publishers. He dedicated the first volume of the christian in complete armour to the inhabitants of lavenham. Gurnall is absolutely masterful in his exegesis and application of ephesians 6 to the christian life. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. William gurnall the christian in complete armour january 11, 20 third.