Gurnall s words are profound, convicting, encouraging, and comforting. 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. Accessible, practical guide from ephesians shows how to defend yourself and your loved ones from satans schemes by putting on the whole armor of godprovided by publisher. In verse 11 we are told to put it on so we might stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three.
Christian, take special care not to trust the armour of god, but in the god of the armour. The whole armour of god th the powhrfptt the protagonist of the battle 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 ephesians 6. The whole armour of god finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. This is a comprehensive defense strategy, and we have to pay attention to all parts of this armor god offers. 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 armor william gurnall sermon index.
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. Paul harrison kindly enlightened me about the puritan pastor william gurnall and his book, the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback. William gurnall 16171679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. 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. The whole armour of god by john henry jowett free ebook. 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.
Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. Aug 20, 2014 it had gone through 6 editions by 1669. Quotes from 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. A treatise of the whole armour of god finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william. Christian, take special care not to trust in the armour of god, but in the god of the armour. William gurnall 16171679 reformed theology at a puritans mind. Christians have been blessed by the clarity and depth of his insights for well over 300 years. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. 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 is a reprint of the 1864 edition of william gurnall s great exposition of the whole armour of god, as described in ephesians chapter six, with an introduction by j.
Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of. Download the free pdf, how to find specific words and phrases in searchable. Now this is a well produced edition of william gurnall s classic the christian in complete armour. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. Share with the world how your faith is helping you as a soldier like this blog i discovered recently by chaplain kline. The spiritual armor of the lord works the same way. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. In a word, christians, god and angels are spectators, observing.
Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. Taking up the whole armor of god free bible study guides. Timeless reminders of the strength we have in his armour. 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. 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 gurnall s the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the puritan manuals on spiritual warfare, and has provided much. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. Jul 10, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Put on the whole armour of god, t hat ye may be able t o stand agains t the wil es of the dev il. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of god and his people. The christian, who is to take up the whole armour of god, is the main protagonist in the battle. But if we do, we will be able to withstand satans attacks. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Dec 18, 2007 tell us how putting on the whole armor of god helped you stand against the wiles of devil. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings, and has been many times republished. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. The whole armour of god wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may b e able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 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 2 volumes by william gurnall. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. Christian in complete armour original edition by william. Any piece he forgot to put on could cost him his life, or at least could get him hurt. Satan trembles to see a saint diligently using his graces, i. I purchased the modernized abridgement version 3 small volumes and recently finished the first volume. 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. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall. The city of god 2 volume set, 1872 edition by aurelius augustine. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is the most wellknown of the. Mar 14, 2016 001 the christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole armour of god william gurnall cha duration.
Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. Except the three facts, that he was a puritan divine of the. Post your testimonies of jesus christ on a blog such as this or start one. William gurnall 16171679 reformed theology at a puritan. Quotes from the christian in complete armour by william gurnall paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more god s. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the. John newton said that if he might read only one book beside the bible, he would choose the christian in complete armour. And while god had work for paul, he found him friends both in court and prison. William gurnall 1616 12 october 1679 was an english author and anglican clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk, where he was baptised on 17 november 1616 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 whole armour of god christian classics ethereal library. The christian in complete armour volume 2 by william gurnall. This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Putting on the whole armor of god uttermost evangelism.
The book has been preached over scores of times and is, in our judgment, the best thoughtbreeder in all our library. The christian in complete armor home page on the wing. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. 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. All your weapons are only mighty through god ii cor. The whole armour of god bible witness media ministry. 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 william gurnall spirituality. 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. 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 christian in complete armour introduction volume one a treatise of the whole armour of god go to volume two volume 1 1. In the past i have given few books a 5 star rating.
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