The Pilgrim's Progress - Accurate Revised Text Edition

ON SALE 25% OFF! Why would Great Christian Books publish yet another edition of the most frequently published book after the Bible itself? The answer is simple– we agreed with Dr. Barry E. Horner the Bunyan expert who brought to us this The Accurate Revised Text Edition, that too many versions of this classic allegory have been overly modernized, abridged or stripped of the precious gospel truths that John Bunyan labored to communicate throughout this masterful allegory of the Christian Pilgrim's life. Working from what scholars agree to be the most complete, faithful and final version of Bunyan's manuscript, Dr. Horner has judiciously crafted a modernized version which retains all the glorious and compelling doctrine that The Tinker of Bedford, (as Bunyan was called), so eloquently conveys to all who join Pilgrim in his journey to The Celestial City. To maximize your understanding and enjoyment of this the greatest single Christian book next to the Bible itself we highly recommend two complimentary books. The first is an extensive study manual specifically designed as an adjunct to the complete text of this book called The Outlined Study Manual. The second is an exhaustive commentary to the gospel truths woven throughout The Pilgrim's Progess this essential book is called Themes and Issues of The Pilgrims Progress. Both of these titles are also by renowned Bunyan expert Barry E. Horner and bring his decades of study into your library. $12.95 About the Author Dr. Horner is a leading authority on John Bunyan and his literary works. As a pastor himself, Dr. Horner has spent decades studying Bunyan's life, ministry and literature for which he received a doctorate from Westminster Theological Seminary. As the host of a popular teaching seminar series about The Pilgrim's Progress, Dr. Horner brings this classic allegory alive to today's generation in Australia, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and across The United States. About John Bunyan John Bunyan of Elstow and Bedford, is important to the Reformed tradition, since his famous allegory is one of the chief avenues by which the Puritan spirit entered the mainstream of the English Reformation. With Calvinism as foundational, Bunyan’s prolific writings and fervent preaching embodied a vibrant awareness of Reformed theological thought and its implication for Christian living. The author of more than sixty books, he gained a unique place in history through Grace Abounding (1666), The Pilgrim’s Progress (pt. 1, 1678; pt. 2, 1684), The Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680), and The Holy War (1682). Other works were primarily expository, doctrinal, and practical. Bunyan joined the Bedford Baptist Church (1654) and soon began preaching in nearby villages. Prosecuted under an Elizabethan act against nonconformity, he was imprisoned for three months, which was extended to twelve years, with a brief respite during the sixth year.Bunyan emphasized the centrality of the Bible as the foundation for belief and conduct, stressing the grace of God as the basis of predestination, the focal point of eternal salvation. Initiative in the salvation of sinners belonged to God, since God elected, within God’s purpose and framework of grace, certain individuals to eternal life. Subscribing to the doctrine of “effectual calling,” Bunyan believed it was impossible to resist the call because of the power with which the Holy Spirit accompanied and illuminated the sinner’s understanding. None of the elect could fall from grace. Though Bunyan was primarily an adherent of the Calvinist tradition, his view of God as Savior, providing salvation from divine wrath rather than God as sovereign ruler, and his belief in the necessity of justification through grace alone showed influence of Luther. The separatist tradition shaped his view of the sacraments. He strongly opposed teachings of the Quakers and the Arminians. —taken from The Encyclopedia of Reformed Faith BUY AT AMAZON: