Pilgrim's Progress (2): Christiana Follows Christian We resume our study of Pilgrim's Progress, looking at the first bit of the second part of the book. Here we find Christiana, the formerly scoffing wife of Christian, moved by his death and his testimony to enter on pilgrimage, following his footsteps. Her decision shocks most of her neighbours, but begins to influence … [Read more...] about 1.4.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
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11.30.08 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress: The Celestial City We conclude the first half of The Pilgrim's Progress as we see Christian and Hopeful finally reach the destination of all believers, the Celestial City. We see them linger first in Beulah land, the land where the seasoned saint is partly in this world and partly in the next, then they cross the river of death, entering into the joy of … [Read more...] about 11.30.08 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
11.23.08 Study – Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress: Ignorance Ignores Christian (pp. 174-187) In this session we see the renewed attempt by Christian and Hopeful to evangelize Ignorance. Ignorance is completely confident in his own obedience, he has no sense that he needs more than his own self-justification. He does not know he needs the merits of Christ. Leaving him to his own deserts, Christian and … [Read more...] about 11.23.08 Study – Pilgrim’s Progress
11.16.08 Study [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: The Enchanted Grounds In this session we see Christian and Hopeful keeping themselves wakeful in the Enchanted Grounds by engaging in 'well managed fellowship'. The specific topic that engages their minds is a discussion of Hopeful's salvation testimony. In this section Bunyan gives us a clear picture of a soul under conviction and turning to Christ. We … [Read more...] about 11.16.08 Study [Pilgrim’s Progress]
11.9.08 Wayward Travelers [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: Wayward Travelers Our study of Pilgrim's Progress leads out of the Delectable Mountains into new encounters with various travelers. For this session, we first covered a few points of clarification from last week's lesson and then plunged into this week's reading. This week begins with an initial encounter of 'a very brisk lad,' Ignorance, who is unwilling … [Read more...] about 11.9.08 Wayward Travelers [Pilgrim’s Progress]