Pilgrim’s Progress
by John Bunyan
Don’t be fooled by the title; this book was not written in 1620, and it is not about the Mayflower or Plymouth Plantation. Pilgrim’s Progress is a book about what it means to be a Christian.
Although it was written over three-hundred years ago, it still holds much value for modern readers. It is the story of a young man on a journey to the Celestial City. Written allegorically to reflect the lives of those who follow after Christ, John Bunyan’s story is a powerful example of the importance of faith for the layman.
Bunyan follows the life of a man named Christian from the moment he becomes a Christian until the moment he joins his LORD in eternal glory. Through both incredible joy and terrible peril, Christian’s faith is put to the test. It is a beautiful picture of Christianity and a raw depiction of a life lived for Jesus.
Pilgrim’s Progress is timeless precisely because it holds so true to the Christian experience. It is nearly as relevant today as it was when it was written in 1678.
No matter where you are in your faith – how young or how old, how experienced or how inexperienced – we sincerely hope you will be encouraged by this rich and enduring piece of Christian literature.