The Christian in Complete Armour

by William Gurnall

Book Overview

Arguably the most significant spiritual and biblical theology ever penned from the English Puritan era, the presentation of William Gurnall's (1616-1679)The Christian in Complete Armour in an accessible single volume is certainly a landmark, and much welcomed, event.

According to the Apostle Paul, the world is at war. Not a "hot war", but a war in the realm of the spirit. This war, Paul warns, requires special armament, and he explains...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598564676
• ISBN13: 9781598564679
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Length: 1312 Pages
• Weight: 3.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Most Powerful book this side of the Bible you will ever read

This is the Hardback unabridged edition. Having both, let me highly recommend the unabridged. Let not the size scare you it is written in a manner so friendly as to be able to read a chapter lay it meditate pick it up 3 weeks later and read another. The chapters even the subsections can stand on their own not needing the before or after sections to be blessed with what you are then reading. I spent five years reading the book not because it is hard but because it is so clear and the sentences so full as to make you pause and say yes that is right, amen, Let me rejoice in this awhile. I would some times not be able to get back to it for weeks. Pick it up where I left off, with out reviewing the previous section to regain and understanding of what I was reading. Now I have to review Lois Lamore to do the same I am not that smart but This writer is that clear and plain. I recommend you skip The intro by R C Sproul(a great man) And just Begin with Gurnall writing, You will not Be Disappointed. God Bless and He does and will Bless you as you read The Christian in Complete Armour. The most Bible filled book ever written apart from the Bible it self.

The Christian in Complete Armor

Christian in Complete Armour, The, (vol. 1, a modernized abridgement), by William Gurnall - Banner of Truth 1986 ISBN 0851514561 This book was originally written in three volumes between 1655 and 1662. It appears that in his time, William Gurnall was looked on as somewhat of a maverick and not accepted well by his peers. The reason for this was that although Gurnall was a Puritan preacher, he did not secede from the Church of England with the majority of Puritan preachers after the English Civil War and the "great dividing of the Church". Rather he chose to remain a part of the Church of England while still maintaining his Puritan views. Thus it was that neither side of the divided church accepted him as their own. Soon after his death however, many on both sides came to find unparalleled depth and insight in his work. Charles Spurgeon, the great English preacher and evangelist of the last century commented that Gurnall's work is "peerless and priceless; every line full of wisdom". John Newton, converted slave trader and author of "Amazing Grace", said: "If I might read only one book beside the Bible I would choose, "The Christian in Complete Armour." Dave Wilkerson said concerning this book: "Leonard Ravenhill, a very godly friend, gave me a copy of 'The Christian in Complete Armour' with these solemn words, "This book is going to revolutionize your life. It has had a profound effect on my life, and I believe you are prepared to receive its message now." Says Wilkerson: "at first I put the book aside; it was too long, too wordy, and written in 17th century English. Out of curiosity, I later scanned the first 25 pages. That is all it took to bring me to my knees. Gurnall, the pious puritan, had touched something deep within me. His were such probing, scorching, searing words that they shook my inner man. I devoured the book with great zeal." Later Wilkerson went on to say: "I will forever bless the day it was placed in my hands." This book, now in modern English, is a treasure, and to those who are serious Christians and consider themselves mature in the faith, we at "The Christian Home Shopper", highly recommend and endorse this book. Christian in Complete Armour, The, (vol. 2, a modernized abridgement), by William Gurnall - Banner of Truth 08515150 See Christian in Complete Armour (vol. 1) for descriptive information. 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.

Inspiring, challenging. You'll grow or put the book away!

Absolutely the most challenging book I have read this year! It has made me evaluate how I look at the things around me and how I interpret events in my life. I have been more transformed into the image of Christ because of this book and I highly reccommend it to anyone who is serious about dying to flesh and living for Christ.

Deserted on Island, only 2 books needed:#1 Bible,#2 C.I.C.A.

The Christian in Complete Armour (C.I.C.A.) has transformed my life. Gurnall presents a look at the spiritual world like no other modern day writer I have read. His grasp of how we do battle with Satan and the world and the flesh, brings a level of maturity to my spiritual life that I have never experienced before.Do you desire for a deeper spiritual relationship with the Father? Are you frequently frustrated with your feeble attempts to resist sin and the Devil? You will transformed from a green boot camp grunt into a battle-hardened soldier of Christ after reading this book. If you'd rather be a valiant spiritual warrior on the order of magnitude of Genghis Khan or Alexander the great, but you feel like Custer, you must read this book!This book is the military handbook for your spirit. The first rule of military engagement is know your opponent -- know his weapons, his strenths, his weaknesses, his numbers, his strategy, etc. Gurnall lays it out for you! Don't go into spiritual battle without it!

Gurnall better than current titles on Spiritual Warfare.

John Newton, who wrote the famous hymn Amazing Grace, said that Gurnall's original volume would be the one book he would want in addition to his Bible. Bell's devotional edition captures some of the best illustations and insights of Gurnall in a way that is enoyable and that will introduce you to the writings of this great Puritan Pastor. His understanding on Spiritual warfare is soundly Biblical and contrary to a lot of current titles that purport to be Biblical but are based on experience. Gurnall will Bless You!