Well, it is far better than the books of C.S.Lewis! It is straight-forward. When I said it is close to the word of God, I did not mean to say that it is the Word of God but that it is based on a true understanding of the Word of God and the sturdy Christian life that God expects from all of us.
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'Pilgrims Progress' is for adults, not children!
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NaasPreacher (C4K)
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If I could only own two books, one would be the Bible and the other would be PP.
However, I think its reachings and principles are so importannt that our children should be exposed to them even at an early age.
However, I think its reachings and principles are so importannt that our children should be exposed to them even at an early age.
Well, I am sure that our Moderator from Eire, will be very happy to know that my posting on Pilgrims Progress is for Adults has stimulated a lot of discussion.
But sad to say, C4K, you will find that most people would prefer the 'fast food' [with high cholestorol] of modern evangelical writers with the 'strong meat' [good protein] of Bunyan.
But sad to say, C4K, you will find that most people would prefer the 'fast food' [with high cholestorol] of modern evangelical writers with the 'strong meat' [good protein] of Bunyan.
Some of the information on the orionsgate site is certainly wrong.
To be specific.
"Second only to the Bible, what book has sold more copies, has been translated into more languages, has gone through more editions"
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That book would be the 'Imitatio Christi' written by Thomas a Kempis and not PP.
To be specific.
"Second only to the Bible, what book has sold more copies, has been translated into more languages, has gone through more editions"
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That book would be the 'Imitatio Christi' written by Thomas a Kempis and not PP.
NaasPreacher (C4K)
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I think you must have been reading someone else's post. I have agreed with this contention from the beginning of this thread.
Just read some of my comments about the value of PP.
NaasPreacher (C4K)
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BTW, on this forum I am not a moderator - just another poster
.It's very sad that very few are reading Pilgrim's Progress these days. But they are excited over C.S.Lewis and his heretical books, and even making films of them. Goes to show how decadent the world has become.
I guess the movie producers wouldn't know how to film Pilgrim's Progress. Thank goodness! Otherwise, they would have messed it up!
It takes a spiritual mind to understand and appreciate Pilgrim's Progress. A carnal mind will go ga-ga over Lewis!
I guess the movie producers wouldn't know how to film Pilgrim's Progress. Thank goodness! Otherwise, they would have messed it up!
It takes a spiritual mind to understand and appreciate Pilgrim's Progress. A carnal mind will go ga-ga over Lewis!
Procyon
"I guess the movie producers wouldn't know how to film Pilgrim's Progress. Thank goodness! Otherwise, they would have messed it up!"
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While I'm not going to disagree with you I will point out that if you Procyon were the greatest filmer on earth and you filmed Pilgrim's Progress, there still would be people on messageboards claiming that you messed up it's message and that the book's author wasn't a real Christian anyway.
"I guess the movie producers wouldn't know how to film Pilgrim's Progress. Thank goodness! Otherwise, they would have messed it up!"
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While I'm not going to disagree with you I will point out that if you Procyon were the greatest filmer on earth and you filmed Pilgrim's Progress, there still would be people on messageboards claiming that you messed up it's message and that the book's author wasn't a real Christian anyway.
Mioque, have you read Pilgrim's Progress recently [within the last 3 months]? Do you know about the great tragedy that took place in Vanity Fair?
I wish they would bring out Pilgrim's Progress in modern English. Then, at least, young people will realise that the world is more than Vanity Fair, it has a deep hatred for the Truth. No wonder our Lord said, 'The world will hate you!' John 15.19 'But be Faithful unto death' Rev 2.10
I wish they would bring out Pilgrim's Progress in modern English. Then, at least, young people will realise that the world is more than Vanity Fair, it has a deep hatred for the Truth. No wonder our Lord said, 'The world will hate you!' John 15.19 'But be Faithful unto death' Rev 2.10
Yes, we are still in the war for Mansoul. The whole world should know--including the young.
This is my 1000th and last post on this board.
Selah,
Bro. James
This is my 1000th and last post on this board.
Selah,
Bro. James
NaasPreacher (C4K)
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Although I am a big fan of PP I don't think it is the only way to return to "El Bethel."Originally posted by procyon:
Mioque, 20 years back is too long.
NaasPreacher (C4K)
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Thanks for the clarification on your terms. I actually got your point the first time.
But not everyone who lives a life of consecration must needs be serious about Pilgrims Progress
No argument there. But what does God's instruction to live a consecrated life have to do with Pilgrim's Progress? I think it is a greatr aid to consecrated living, but not a necessary one.In fact the Lord demands our consecration. Check out 2 Cor 5.15
You pointed out to Mioque that if she had not read PP in 20 years she needed to get out of Haran and to El Bethel. Your implication was clear, anyone who had not read Pilgrims Progress in 20 years is a compromiser. If that was indeed your point, then you err.