The christian in complete armour 3 volumes pdf

Christian in complete armour original edition by william. This first volume in the 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. A treatise of the whole armour of god dated 1657 or. Agazine o pened, 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 logos bible software. William gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a book. Christian in complete armour, three volumes by william gurnall.

Christian in complete armour, volume 3 by william gurnall. Mar 14, 2016 the christian in complete armour part 2 duration. The christian in complete armour digital puritan press. Paul was now in bonds, yet not so close kept as to be denied pen and paper. It is this unabridged edition which is now reprinted. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. John newton said that if he might read only one book beside the bible, he would choose the christian in complete armour. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william. 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.

This is commonly called the christian in complete armour. This is a reprint of the 1864 edition of william gurnalls great exposition of the whole armour of god, as described in ephesians chapter six, with an introduction by j. The various pieces of godly armor and weapons, and their use on offense and defense, are then described at length, item by. 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. Mar 30, 2010 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. In fact, the last time i did was for the first of 3 volumes of william gurnalls book, the christian in complete armourin the fall of 2014. Gurnall is known by his christian in complete armour, published in three volumes, dated 1655, 1658 and 1662. 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. 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.

Christian in complete armour volume 1 by william gurnall. Others you may see, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their. 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. Volume 2 covers the first three pieces of the armour. From whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon. From these two hebrew words, we can see the duty of the armorbearer was to stand beside his leader to assist him, to lift him up, and to protect him against any enemy that might attack. 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. The christian in complete armour 3 volume paperback set. Written in the 17th century by pastor william gurnall and compiled into 365 readings by bell, this collection supplies christians with a soulsearching supplement to the bible. The christian in complete armour treatise of the whole armour of god ephesians 6 verse 10 chapter 4 battle satan successfullylearn how. 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. Among all the puritan writings that have come down to us, none, perhaps, are more practical and consciencereaching, than this notable work. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall alibris.

This 3volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. Through christ we have full and complete victory over our enemy. 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. Gurnalls masterwork is a collection of essays on ephesians 6.

The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. 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 gurnalls. Secondly, the christian must be in complete armour, in regard. Complete and unabridged, new updated edition the boy who invented tv. Free ebooks from a puritans mind and puritan publications. 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.

Written in the english puritan era but just as powerful and inspiring today, william gurnalls timeless epic the christian in complete armour serves as a beautifully written and actionpacked spiritual guidebook. Christian in complete armour, an explanation of ephesians 6. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner of. Paul was neros prisoner, but nero was much more gods. Originally written in 1655, this puritan classic on spiritual warfare has been updated into modern english and abridged for easy reading. In a world where war is a persistent reality in media and in film, there is a larger, consequential war being waged everyday that is often neglected. 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.

The christian in complete armour 2 volumes a treatise of the saints war against the devil. Sheweth that the armour we use for our defence against satan nmst not only be divine by. In our judgment, the best thoughtbreeder in all our library. Behold, some, enduring with you here below a great flight of afflictions and temptation, take heaven by storm and force. Originally written in three volumes 16551662, the book first covers the christians call to arms and describes the nature of the battle and the character of our enemy. 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. Not a hot war but a war in the realm of the spirit.

Sep 12, 2014 william gurnalls the christian in complete armour is just such a book. 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. And while god had work for paul, he found him friends both in court and prison. Since this book is lengthy and dense and you will spend a lot of time plowing through. Buy christian in complete armour volume 1 by william gurnall in paperback format at koorong 0851514561. Buy the christian in complete armour by william gurnall online at alibris. The christian in complete armour a treatise of the whole. You march in the midst of gallant spirits, your fellow soldiers every one the son of a prince. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall 3 the biography of john sung 4. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. According to the apostle paul, the world is at war. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. Each bornagain believer has something unique to offer to the body of christ.

The 3volume paperback set of one of the most important puritan works ever published. Ive read a little of the modernized abridgment of this and enjoyed it immensely. Abridged by ruthanne garlock, kay king, karen sloan and candy coan. It consists of sermons or lectures delivered by the author in the course of his regular ministry, in a consecutive course on ephesians 6. 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. This complete and unabridged volume is no trivial work, perhaps only approached by the most seriousminded student.

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. It is described as a magazine whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on. In his dedication, he described his book as a mite and a little present but it takes up three volumes, 261 chapters, and 1,472 pages all on these eleven verses. Pdf god s armor bearer volumes 1 2 study guide download. 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. 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.

When was the last time you read more than 800 pages on just 11 verses of the bible. This 3 volume paperback set is a modernized abridgement of the puritan classic by william gurnall. 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. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings. 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. Nov 01, 1989 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. The story of philo farnsworth the complete works of fyodor dostoyevsky. The christian in complete armour is certainly one of the greatest of all the puritans practical writings, and has been many times republished. 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. But, the only way to overcome our enemy is to fully rely on christs finished work on the cross.