Christian in complete armour christian in complete armour vol. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a book. 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 complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. You march in the midst of gallant spirits, your fellow soldiers every one the son of a prince. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback. Ive read a little of the modernized abridgment of this and enjoyed it immensely. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit. 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. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole. 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. The christian in complete armour treatise of the whole armour of god ephesians 6 verse 10 chapter 4 battle satan successfullylearn how. 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. The reason why the christian must be armed, that ye may be able to stand 4.
The works of john bunyan 3 volume set the works of david clarkson 3 volume set. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. The christian in complete armour, volumes 1 3 a modernized abridgement of the puritan classics on. This first volume in the 3 volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. It was during this time of civil and religious strife and controversy that gurnall preached to his parishioners his messages on spiritual warfare. Unavailable per item in 3 volumes by william gurnall, a modernised abridgement of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Or, a treatise on the saints war with the devil, wherein a discovery is made of the policy, power, wickedness, and stratagems. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall goodreads. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole armour of god. These videos are not all for the average christian, many of these videos are for the chosen. Nov 01, 1989 christian in complete armour, volume 3 book. This third volume in the 3 volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall.
Apr 01, 2010 the grand theme of the work is spiritual warfare and as the full title declares gurnalls aim was to furnish the christian with spiritual arms for the battle against his satanic foe. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The christian in complete armour 9781598568851 by gurnall, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. 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. I believe the christian in complete armour, should be in the library of every man and woman of god. Books by ruthanne garlock author of christian in complete. Perhaps the greatest book ever produced on the topic of spiritual warfare is the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour banner of truth gurnall. Mar 14, 2016 by william gurnall published in 1655 me reading a wonderful book to help christians in battle.
Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of truth. This is from the 1st edition of all 3 volumes found in the authors personal edition. Daily readings from the christian in complete armour william gurnall. In fact, the last time i did was for the first of 3 volumes of william gurnalls book, the christian in complete armour in the fall of 2014. The christian in complete armor 9780851511962 by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour 3 volume set william gurnall. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. William gurnall, kay king abridged by, ruthanne garlock abridged by. 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.
I purchased the modernized abridgement version 3 small volumes and recently finished the first volume. No christian leader, teacher, pastor, evangelist, or christian worker should be without it. Save up to 50% on christian armour complete armour and on all. To ask other readers questions about the christian in complete armour, please. The story of benson idahosaa leader of the christian awakening in africa by. This book was written in the mid 1600s, and is now published in three volumes. Christian in complete armour 3 volume set trinity book service. Now having set every one in his proper place, about his particular duty. The christian in complete armour 3 volumes in stock. Shortly after finishing that first volume, i was informed by the leader of our local book club that we would be reading gurnalls unabridged edition which totals around 1,200 pages in 2015.
I should think that more discourses have been suggested by it than by any other uninspired volume. In its depth and scope the complete armour doubles as a body of practical divinity. The style is pictorial and affectionate in the best puritan tradition. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. I have just read through the 3 volume set for the second time and plan on starting back at volume i, page 1. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. The christian in complete armour 3 volume set by william. Christian in complete armour volume 3 exodus books. Christian in complete armour, three volumes by william gurnall. Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war.
Moreover, when was it that you read one of the most enduring practical works of the puritansa work that giants like spurgeon thought was peerless and priceless. This complete armour is beyond all others a preachers book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. David wilkerson author of the cross and the switchblade writes. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand e nemy of god a nd his people, in his policies, power, seat of his empire, wickedness, and chief design he ha th against the saints. It took 22 months to read through all three volumes of the modernized abridgement of the christian in complete armour as part of morning family bible reading and well worth staying with it. Gurnall is most famous for the book the christian in complete armour. Paul harrison kindly enlightened me about the puritan pastor william gurnall and his book, the christian in complete armour. 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. He dedicated the first volume to the inhabitants of lavenham. This book stops at faith, which is half way through vol 2 of the abridged set, yet amazon says it is complete and not two. Editions of christian in complete armour, volume 3 by.
Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. See the book on the right of the photo album this is from the 1st edition of all 3 volumes found in the authors personal edition dated 1657. Sep 12, 2014 when was the last time you read more than 800 pages on just 11 verses of the bible. With the help of a benefactor, gurnall published his material in three volumes between 1655 and 1662 the christian in complete armour.
The christian in complete armour 2 volumes by william. Originally written in 1655 in three volumes, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. 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. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. I strongly recommend this book, the three volume abridged version is quite understandable. 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.
This 3 volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. William gurnall books include the three volume set, the christian in complete armour, and volumes are also available separately. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. Christian in complete armour, volume 1 by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour is a puritan classic on the armor of god which the apostle paul wrote of in ephesians 6. 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 2 volumes a treatise of the saints war against the devil. Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their. This is commonly called the christian in complete armour. This book unabridged version is published by the banner of truth. And while god had work for paul, he found him friends. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. This series has been called one of the greatest of all practical puritan writings, with john newton saying that. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall 16171679 works of john flavel 6 vol set. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Jan 06, 2019 contents of christian in complete armour. Abridged by ruthanne garlock, kay king, karen sloan and candy coan. This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Magazine opened, from whence th volume 3 kindle edition.
Christian in complete armour by william gurnall 1990. God, it seems, gave him some favour in the sight of his enemies. 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 christian in complete armour 3 volumes 9780851515687. No, the great care which lay upon him, was for the churches of christ.
Christian in complete armour, volume 2 by william gurnall. A treatise of the whole armour of god christian in complete armour volume 1. The christian in complete armour 2 volumes 0851511961 by. The christian in complete armour 3 volume set by william gurnall, isbn 0851515681, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item volumes a modernized abridgement of the puritan classics by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings, and has been many times republished. Though we didnt read a portion of this great puritan classic every day, those days we did were enriched by reflecting on words written more than 300 years ago. When reading you will be amazed to find that human nature has not changed one wit in the last 350 years or so. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. 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 christian in complete armour by william gurnall. It is a true encouragement to the christian s soul. Christian in complete armour, volume 3 by william gurnall.
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