Originally written in the seventeenth century by pastor william gurnall, the christian in complete armour is among the most highly regarded christian. 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. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. Greetings pb brethren, truth for life is offering vol. William gurnall the christian in complete armour january 11, 20 third.
From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. By william gurnall the christian in complete armour by william gurnall 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. 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. In summary, the christian in complete armour is an intensive look at the spiritual warfare preparations that the apostle paul lists in ephesians 6. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. The christian in complete armour volume 1 a treatise of the saints war against the devil. 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. Gurnall, william the christian in complete armour the christian in complete armour. Satans wiles to accuse and trouble the saints puritan william gurnall audio books duration. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour gurnall.
David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour. 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. The christian in complete armour william gurnall puritans. William gurnall was born in kings lynn, norfolk in 1617. You march in the midst of gallant spirits, your fellow soldiers every one the son of a prince. William gurnall, light from old times, john charles ryle. 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. The christian in complete armour volume 1 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. Home about us my account blog freebie offer newsletter signup contact us. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the christian in complete armour. Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board. Christian praise and worship in songs, sermons, and. Gurnall opens his book with these sobering challenges to. Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. 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. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the. 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. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part. Most known for his book the christian in complete armor, gurnall died in 1679, the.
He is the one the father has sealed and singled out from all others and set forth as the person chosen to make. Christians have been blessed by the clarity and depth of his insights for well over 300 years. Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three. William gurnall the christian in complete armour home. Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. William gurnall 1617 1679 read freely text sermons and articles by the speaker william gurnall in text and pdf format. 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 digital puritan press. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall, the magnificent puritan exposition on ephesians 6 and putting on the whole armor of god. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by jason. I believe the christian in complete armour, should be in the library of every man and woman of god. 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.
I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us. May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. Paul harrison kindly enlightened me about the puritan pastor william gurnall and his book, the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour kindle edition by gurnall.
Although the christian in complete armour was written by gurnall over 360 years ago, the words ring just as true for christians today. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. Gurnall is absolutely masterful in his exegesis and application of ephesians 6 to the christian life. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. David wilkerson author of the cross and the switchblade you could not buy a better work, nor get better value for your money. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. Download the free pdf, how to find specific words and phrases in. Wickedness, and chief design he hath against the saings. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. This edition is printed in the usa by hendrickson publishers. William gurnall 1617 october 12, 1679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. 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.
This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. 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. Was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 7. 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. 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. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic.
Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. Christ is the one whom god hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood romans 3. 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. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. Ever since i read the christian in complete armour i have felt that the author of such a book was a man whose life ought to be known. William gurnall, rector of lavenham, in suffolk, and author of the christian in complete armour, is a man about whom the world possesses singularly little information.
The christian in complete armour a modernized abridgement. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. 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. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by.
And while god had work for paul, he found him friends. Christian praise and worship in songs, sermons, and audio books 2,195 views. 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. In light of this would you recommend gurnall s christian in complete armour for my. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. 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. 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.
Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their. The title of this book is the christian in complete armour and it was written by william gurnall. Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnalls great work. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published.
Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph. 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. Aug 30, 2014 satans wiles to accuse and trouble the saints puritan william gurnall audio books duration. 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. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. 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 made use of by that enemy of god and his people. Daily readings in spiritual warfare ebook written by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour kindle edition by. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war.
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. Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. It was published by hendrickson pub and has a total of 12 pages in the book. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall.
A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. No christian leader, teacher, pastor, evangelist, or christian worker should be without it. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. 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. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. 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. William gurnall 16171679, rector of lavenham, in suffolk, and author of the. Of the use of our spiritual armour, or the exercise of grace. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods.
Comment, or recommendation, is perhaps needless in speaking of gurnall s great work. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william gurnall. Perhaps there is no writer who has left a name so familiar to all readers of puritan theology, but of whose personal history so little is known. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. 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 16171679 reformed theology at a puritans mind. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. 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.