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 or called a treatise of. William gurnall 16171679, rector of lavenham, in suffolk, and author of the christian in complete armour, is a man about whom the world possesses singularly little information. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william.
This book unabridged version is published by the banner of truth. William gurnall 16171679 pastored in the little town of lavenham, in the english county of suffolk. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by jason. 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.
Gurnall died on october 12, 1679, in the 63rd year of his life. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william gurnall. Yet his enduring work on spiritual warfare has appeared in numerous editions spanning more than three hundred years, and has blessed untold. The christian in complete armour or called a treatise of the whole armour of god by william gurnall dated 1657 being read by peterjohn parisis the founder of the school of prayer this book is the authors first book contenting all 3 volumes in one with ink corrections. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner.
The christian in complete armour volume 1 a treatise of the saints war against the devil. In summary, the christian in complete armour is an intensive look at the spiritual warfare preparations that the apostle paul lists in ephesians 6. 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. 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. 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. This series has been called one of the greatest of all practical puritan writings, with john newton saying that, if i might read only one book beside the bible.
Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three. 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. Daily readings in spiritual warfareis packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall.
Biographical sketch of william gurnall william gurnall, author of the christian in complete armour, is a man whose name seldom appears in accounts of seventeenthcentury church history. Originally written in the 1600s by puritan pastor william gurnall, christians have wondered at the uncommon depth and penetrating wisdom of the christian in. This unabridged version consists of two volumes that total well over 1,000 pages. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press.
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. 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. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall, paperback. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With the help of a benefactor, gurnall published his material in three volumes between 1655 and 1662 the christian in complete armour. Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnalls classic the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. Perhaps the greatest book ever produced on the topic of spiritual warfare is the christian in complete armour by william gurnall.
If i might read only one book beside the bible, i would choose the. 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. William gurnall 16161679 was born in the coastal town of lynn, norfolk, about a. 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. 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. Volume 1 kindle edition by william gurnall author 4. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. William gurnall the christian in complete armour home. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. 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. 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. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 2. Volume 2 covers the first three pieces of the armour.
The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part 9. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall, edited by james s bell and published by moody publishers. William gurnall books include the threevolume set, the christian in complete armour, and volumes are also available separately. Although the christian in complete armour was written by gurnall over 360 years ago, the words ring just as true for christians today. William gurnall the christian in complete armour by.
Originally written in 1655 in three volumes, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. The christian in complete armour kindle edition by gurnall, william. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. 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. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour kindle edition by gurnall.
William gurnall quotes author of the christian in complete. 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. 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. The christian in complete armour logos bible software. John newton said that if he might read only one book beside the bible, he would choose the christian in complete armour, and richard cecil was of much the same opinion. William gurnall the christian in complete armour part. Directions for managing this war successfully, with some motives sprinkled among them. 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. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall.
David wilkerson, author of the cross and the switchblade, wrote, the christian in complete armour should be in. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnall s work is peerless and priceless. You need to make sure you are properly equipped with all the armor god has for you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gurnall opens his book with these sobering challenges to. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. Christs blood is the only wine which gladdens gods heart and satisfies his justice at the same time.
The christian in complete armour volume 1 by william. Available still as a one volume 1220pp hardcover and three volumes in paperback see cbd, gurnall is a gift that every christian should own and enjoy. 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. 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. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. 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. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour.
The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published. 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 the christian in complete armour part 11. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the. 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. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. He dedicated the first volume to the inhabitants of lavenham.
Christians have been blessed by the clarity and depth of his insights for well over 300 years. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in. 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. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. William gurnall 1617 october 12, 1679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. Charles spurgeon wrote, gurnalls work is peerless and priceless. William gurnall was born in kings lynn, norfolk in 1617. Download the free pdf, how to find specific words and phrases in. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.
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