Most contemporary books and teachings about standing against the wiles of the devil are more based on superstition than the truth of gods word binding and loosing satan. Gurnall s christian in complete armour, certainly one of the greatest of all the puritan s practical writings, has been many times republished, but the best edition remains that of 1864, with an introduction by j. The works of john bunyan 3 volume set the works of david clarkson 3 volume set. This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book.
Oneyear reading plan for gurnalls the christian in. In light of this would you recommend gurnalls christian in complete armour for my. Daily readings in spiritual warfare is packed with truths for spiritual triumph. Ive read a little of the modernized abridgment of this and enjoyed it immensely. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. Publishers description christian armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings.
I am also aware that satan, the enemy of our souls, loves to spiritually harm us. 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. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. I have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. His massive treatise on spiritual warfare and two small piecesthe christians labor and reward and the magistrates portrait drawn from the word comprise all of gurnalls known published works. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,886,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. 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. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christian in complete armour book by william gurnall. A modernised abridgement christian in complete armour vol. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of god and his people. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner.
The christian in complete armour by william gurnall 16171679 works of john flavel 6 vol set. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. 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. This is the hardback unabridged edition published by banner of truth there is a newer publication by hendrickson publishers that is just as complete and printed. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall, paperback. 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. Letters of samuel rutherfordunabridged the loveliness of christ by samuel rutherford. Since this book is lengthy and dense and you will spend a lot of time plowing through. 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. It is described as a magazine whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on.
Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of truth. 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. 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. This book is a compilation of gurnalls sermons and lectures on ephesians 6.
The christian in complete armour by william gurnall goodreads. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. No, the great care which lay upon him, was for the churches of christ. To ask other readers questions about the christian in complete armour. 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. 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 ebook by william gurnall. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and. Abridged by ruthanne garlock, kay king, karen sloan and candy coan. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. It was published by hendrickson pub and has a total of 656 pages in the book.
Gurnalls christian in complete armour the puritan board. 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. I should think that more discourses have been suggested by. It has been many times republished with this being the 1864 edition with an introduction by j.
The christian in complete armour 2 volumes 0851511961. 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 title of this book is the christian in complete armour and it was written by william gurnall. Author of the christian in compleat armour, or, a treatise of the saints war against the devil, the christian in complete armour, or, 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, the christian in compleat armour, the.
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