'Pilgrims Progress' is for adults, not children!

[procyon]

I was hoping that Mioque would read Pilgrims Progress. But I seem to be caught in some cross-fire coming from Ireland. I need to send Oliver Cromwell over there!

Mioque, why dont you read PP?

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Mioque is a very intellegent lady and she certainly does not need me to present her case for her.


My point is this, you implied that those who don't read PP are in compromise and those who read it are consecrated. That is setting human standards on what is and is not spiritual. I know MANY godly Christians who have never read PP.

I could make the same arguements for a book called "The Vallley of Vision." It has had a tremendous impact on my life spiritually. Yet, I would not say that one must read it to be consecrated and leave Haran.

If I could only have my Bible and one other book, it would be PP, though I would hate leaving behind my copy of "Valley of Vision" with a passion and would probabky try to sneak it with me.

 

[mioque]

procyon
At the moment, I'm seriously considering rereading PP after I have finished with Mallory's magnum opus.
I've just reached the spot where that French lout Lancelot saves queen Guinevere from being burned at the stake for adultery.
So I'm close to the end.

And Roger (C4K ) is right, there are plenty of books that can do wonders for the spiritual life of many people ('The Imitation of Christ' to name yet a 3rd example), but having read them is not some sort of mandatory requirement that must be met to grow in the Lord.

 

[Gold Dragon]

Originally posted by C4K:
Mioque is a very intellegent lady and she certainly does not need me to present her case for her.

I could be wrong but I believe mioque is a he.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Originally posted by Gold Dragon:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by C4K:
Mioque is a very intellegent lady and she certainly does not need me to present her case for her.

I could be wrong but I believe mioque is a he. </font>[/QUOTE]I hope you are wrong

.

I will be VERY embarrased as I have been referring to this poster as a woman for a LONG time

.

 

[mioque]

&lt;checks underwear&gt;
I'm definetely a she.

 

[Gold Dragon]

Originally posted by mioque:
&lt;checks underwear&gt;
I'm definetely a she.

I stand corrected.

 

[procyon]

Yes, Mioque, do read Pilgrims Progress. My original point is that Pilgrims Progress is for adults, not children! Let's not forget that!

It's amazing that a book written by a tinker in a jail could have such power. You feel the impact as you keep growing in the Lord.

To little children it may be some kind of fairy tale, but to Christian adults [mature believers] it is the truth.

 

[mioque]

Didn't Bunyan write a sequel specifically aimed at women and children?

 

[rsr]

It's Part 2 about Christian's wife, Christiana, and their four boys.

 

[procyon]

How long ago did any of you read Pilgrims Progress? I read it two months ago. And I read it a couple of years ago. I wish it would come out in modern English so that more people could read it!

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I read it every year.

 

[procyon]

I expected more people to join the discussion on Pilgrims Progress, but I suppose they are all busy reading up the Narnia stuff and waiting for the Narnia movie to come in. Sigh!

 

[Phillip]

Sorry, procyon, I was busy checking the movie schedule to see when I could catch it again before it leaves the big screen for DVD sales.

My wife and my pastor and his wife are wanting to go.

 

[procyon]

This is the season of Narnian mists
and befogging Lewisian philosophy.
Nobody cares for Bunyan's truth
Nobody wants to open their eyes
Nobody wants to leave the world
Nobody
[Or maybe just a few like Pilgrim and yours truly]

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

There are several here who have joined in the unreserved praise of Pilgrims Progress procyon. I for one read it every year, teach it to my children, use it in sermon illustrations, have been trying to get a discussion board started, and am preparing a years devotions based in it.

I am hopeful that the group of those who benefit from the book is not as small as some contend.

 

[procyon]

Who is your favorite character in the book, apart from Christian [Pilgrim]?

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Faithful - no doubt. Heh may even be my favourite character of all.

 

[procyon]

I too like Faithful. [Glad we could agree on something!]

Happy holidays!

In Christ

Procyon

PS. Can this thread now be closed?

 

[Bunyon]

My wife got me a large ventage looking, Pilgrims Progress for Christmas. The back cover states that it is the most published book in history, next to the Bible.