Pilgrims Progress The Theology of Justification by Faith...

The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan tells the story of Christian, a deeply religious man whose self-imposed pilgrimage takes him through a variety of locations in his quest to reach Celestial City. However, to better understand Bunyans perspective on Christianity as given in his novel, we must examine the life experiences of the author. Born in 1628, Bunyan lived in a time period that was undoubtedly heavily influenced by the Reformation movement incited by Martin Luther only a century earlier. The lives of Luther and Bunyan parallel in that both disagreed with fundamental doctrines applied by the Church in their lifetime. Additionally, both were labeled as dissenters and subsequently persecuted for adhering to their own principles†¦show more content†¦Christian initially accepts this suggestion, for he is told by Mr. Worldly-Wiseman that Legality is a man who is known for his good works (Bunyan, 19). Christian them embarks on the trip to the Village of Morality, but i n transit he encounters a hill that proved an insurmountable obstacle, along with the reappearance of Evangelist who shames him for trusting in the earthly qualities of morality and legality (Bunyan, 20-22). Therein we see confirmation of the notion that justification is by faith alone. For Christian, via the instruction and teachings of Evangelist, discards the knowledge and virtues of the concepts of morality and legality as nothing more than a fruitless diversion in comparison to seeking the Celestial City (Bunyan, 22). Second, we see the concept of justification by faith alone supported by the definition of By-ends as a hypocrite and his ill-fated end. When By-ends first meets Christian, he was hesitant to reveal his name. He then admits he differs in Religion from those of the stricter sort in that he abides by two rules. He does not strive against Wind and Tide, and that he is most zealous when Religion goes in his Silver Slippers, but not in his rags (Bunyan, 98). When Christian delivers the ultimatum that By-ends must be willing to go against Wind and Tide and must also own Religion in his Rags as well as his Silver Slippers, and stand by him too, when bound in Irons, as well as when heShow MoreRelatedThe Salvation Of The Soul : An Analysis Of Bunyan s Pilgrim s Progress From A Biblical Perspective2239 Words   |  9 Pages陈玛莉(Chen Mali) Mary 12090703 Francesca de Lucia Academic Writing Jan. 9, 2015 The Salvation of the Soul: an Analysis of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress from a Biblical Perspective John Bunyan, lacking in formal schooling, was a small tinker in the English countryside. It was said that he had read no more than five books all his life. He spent much time reading Holy Bible and was called â€Å"man of one book† by later generations. As a staunch Puritan, he wrote resolutely for his belief and his ChristianRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pagesmultilingual training materials and providing work–life benefits for dual-career couples. Source: Robert Willett / Raleigh News Observer/Newscom Progress Energy reflects the demographic characteristics of the U.S. workforce today. It is gender balanced, multiethnic, and engaged in learning about diversity issues and putting them into practice. Progress, which recently merged with Duke Energy, encourages employees to participate in various network groups, diversity councils, and training workshops