![]() ![]() For too long this valuable work on Christian armor has been overshadowed by William Gurnall’s massive work on the same subject, but Gouge’s work is every bit as worthy-and considerably shorter, even at 584 pages! If you are serious as a Christian about growing in grace and holiness and fighting the good fight of faith, you will definitely profit immensely from reading this challenging yet encouraging work. With this sword we can always be victorious over sin because the word overcomes, as Jesus taught us. And not just a piece or two, but, as Paul says in verses 11 and 13, the whole armor. It can put whole armies of evil spirits to flight. Having the armor does no good unless we wear it. Don Kistler is to be commended for bringing this once well-known work, The Whole Armor of God, back into print in a modern, lightly edited edition. The sword of the Spirit is a crucial part of the whole armor of God. “All of Puritan William Gouge’s writings are eminently biblical, sound, practical, wise, and sanctifying. The appendix is a rare treatment of the sin against the Holy Ghost. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenl. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Here are 13 chapters on the armor God has given Christians to fight their spiritual battles. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ![]() Lovers of the Puritans are familiar with William Gurnall’s massive treatment on this subject, The Christian in Complete Armor. Gouge’s work was published in 1616, the year William Gurnall was born. This book was the first one he had published, and that in 1616. ( Y) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.William Gouge was a prominent member of the Westminster Assembly. ![]() 19 Pray also for me, ( U) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly ( V) make known the mystery ( W) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador ( X) in chains. ( S) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying ( T) for all the Lord’s people. ( P)ġ8 And pray in the Spirit ( Q) on all occasions ( R) with all kinds of prayers and requests. ( M) 17 Take the helmet of salvation ( N) and the sword of the Spirit, ( O) which is the word of God. ( K) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, ( L) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, ( I) with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ( J) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ( G) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, ( H) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, ( D) but against the rulers, against the authorities, ( E) against the powers ( F) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The Whole Armor of God Augby prschroeder Note: This past Sunday (August 30) Bible Class resumed. ( B) 11 Put on the full armor of God, ( C) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord ( A) and in his mighty power.
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