by William Gouge
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
Or A Christian's Spiritual Furniture to Keep Him Safe from All the Assaults of Satan
"The Whole Armor of God" by William Gouge is an enriching and spiritual guide aimed at equipping the believer with the necessary armor for the spiritual warfare encountered in the Christian life. This second edition, corrected and enlarged, brings to light the profundity of Ephesians 6:10-21, providing an exhaustive exposition on the Christian's spiritual furniture against all the assaults of Satan.
Gouge, with pastoral care and theological depth, addresses the necessity of donning the full armor of God, emphasizing the essential unity of divine enablement and human effort in the battle against spiritual adversaries. He divides his discourse into significant sections: the foundation of Christian courage, the comprehensive nature of the armor provided by God, and the critical engagement in prayer as both a piece of this armor and the means by which it is energized.
A standout feature of Gouge's work is his detailed analysis of the "Particular Pieces of Armour," where he considers the significance and application of truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit. Each piece is carefully examined, showing its indispensable role in the believer's life and its effectiveness in thwarting the schemes of the devil.
Gouge doesn't just stop at the defensive aspects of the armor but also explores the offensive dimension, highlighting the power of prayer in the believer's arsenal. His insights into "The Means to Use Spiritual Armour Aright" are particularly compelling, urging believers to a life of constant prayer, vigilance, and dependence on God's provision for victory in spiritual warfare.
Adding to the richness of this treatise, Gouge includes "A Treatise of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost," offering a sobering yet hopeful examination of this often-misunderstood topic. He balances the severity of this unpardonable sin with the vastness of God's mercy for all other transgressions, providing a pastoral guide to navigating concerns about this challenging subject.
"The Whole Armor of God" stands as a monumental work in Christian literature, offering both a deep theological treatment of spiritual warfare and a practical guide for living a victorious Christian life. Gouge's masterful use of Scripture, combined with his pastoral sensitivity, makes this work not just a theological treatise but a manual for everyday living in the Spirit's power. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the full dimensions of spiritual warfare and the complete sufficiency of God's provision for His people.
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Table of Contents
To the Right Honourable Sir Sebastian Harvey
To the Right Honourable, Right Worshipful, and Other My Beloved Parishioners
An Advertisement to the Reader
The First Treatise: Of arming a Christian Soldier.
-- The First Part: Of the fountain of Christian courage.
-- The Second Part: The means of standing sure.
-- The Third Part: The reason why we must be well armed.
-- The Fourth Part: A repetition of the means.
The Second Treatise: Of the Particular Pieces of Armour
-- The First Part: The Duty of Those Who Have These Pieces.
-- The Second Part: The Kinds of the Pieces of Armour Prescribed.
-- The Third Part: Girdle of Truth.
-- The Fourth Part: Breastplate of Righteousness.
-- The Fifth Part: Shoes of the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace.
-- The Sixth Part: The Shield of Faith.
-- The Seventh Part: The Helmet of Hope.
-- The Eighth Part: The Sword of the Spirit.
The Third Treatise: Of the Means to Use Spiritual Armour Aright.
-- The First Part: Of Prayer in General.
-- The Second Part: The Kinds of Prayer.
-- The Third Part: The Time of Prayer.
-- The Fourth Part: The Ground of Prayer.
-- The Fifth Part: The Help of Prayer.
-- The Sixth Part:. The means of prevailing by Prayer.
-- The Seventh Part: The Persons for Whom Prayer Is to Be Made.
An Analysis or Resolution of a Declaration Which Christ Made of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost:
-- The First Part: A Treatise of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost.
-- The Second Part: Of God's Justice.