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(William Gurnall 1655) At a time in England when loyalty to Scripture placed Christians front and center in the nation's politics and wars, William Gurnall was more concerned about the the souls of his people. During this period of civil and religious strife, Gurnall preached to his parishioners a series of messages on spiritual warfare from the Apostle Paul’s teachings in Ephesians, exploring the spiritual battles of believers and their God-given protection. With the help of a benefactor, Gurnall published his exhaustive exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 under the title, “The Christian in Complete Armor,” compiled from his many sermons on "the saints’” war against the devil.” Originally written in three volumes (1655-1662), Christian in Complete Armor is among the most highly regarded Christian books ever written n the English language. A best-seller in Gurnall's own lifetime, these teachings became his legacy, influencing well over three centuries of Christians and eliciting praise from the likes of Richard Baxter, John Flaven, John Newton, Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards. THE CHRISTIAN IN COMPLETE ARMOR is Profoundly biblical and as relevant today as it was almost 350 years ago.
(William Gurnall 1655) At a time in England when loyalty to Scripture placed Christians front and center in the nation's politics and wars, William Gurnall was more concerned about the the souls of his people. During this period of civil and religious strife, Gurnall preached to his parishioners a series of messages on spiritual warfare from the Apostle Paul’s teachings in Ephesians, exploring the spiritual battles of believers and their God-given protection. With the help of a benefactor, Gurnall published his exhaustive exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 under the title, “The Christian in Complete Armor,” compiled from his many sermons on "the saints’” war against the devil.” Originally written in three volumes (1655-1662), Christian in Complete Armor is among the most highly regarded Christian books ever written n the English language. A best-seller in Gurnall's own lifetime, these teachings became his legacy, influencing well over three centuries of Christians and eliciting praise from the likes of Richard Baxter, John Flaven, John Newton, Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards. THE CHRISTIAN IN COMPLETE ARMOR is Profoundly biblical and as relevant today as it was almost 350 years ago.
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A BASKET OF FRAGMENTS<br />
"<strong>The</strong> words of the wise are like goads, their collected say<strong>in</strong>gs like firmly<br />
embedded nails — given by one Shepherd." Ecclesiastes 12:11<br />
<strong>The</strong> believer is to persevere <strong>in</strong> his <strong>Christian</strong> course to the end of his life; his<br />
work and his life must go off the stage together.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fearful are <strong>in</strong> the forlorn of those who march to Hell (Rev. 21:8).<br />
O how unfitt<strong>in</strong>g a sight is it — a bold s<strong>in</strong>ner, and a fearful sa<strong>in</strong>t!<br />
Christ never lost a battle — even when He lost His life.<br />
He who has God's heart — cannot lack His arm!<br />
This goodly fabric of Heaven and earth has not been built — but as a stage<br />
whereon God would <strong>in</strong> time act what He decreed <strong>in</strong> Heaven of old.<br />
One Almighty, is more than many mighties. All these mighty s<strong>in</strong>s and devils<br />
make not any almighty s<strong>in</strong>, or an almighty devil.<br />
A proud heart, and a lofty mounta<strong>in</strong>, are never fruitful.<br />
"Pray." But how? "Without ceas<strong>in</strong>g."<br />
"Rejoice." But when? "Evermore."<br />
"Give thanks." For what? "In everyth<strong>in</strong>g."<br />
God will not have His k<strong>in</strong>gdom, either <strong>in</strong> the heart or <strong>in</strong> the world,<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed by carnal policy.<br />
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