The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Conviction of the Necessity of Flying

Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Conviction of the Necessity of FlyingChristian flees his home, the City of Destruction, because he is utterly convinced it is doomed to be consumed by fire and brimstone. He knows that staying there means facing a terrible fate. His departure is also a direct response to a command from Evangelist, who gives him a parchment roll with the instruction "Fly from the wrath to come".He doesn't know where to go initially, but Evangelist directs him towards a wicket gate by pointing to a shining light and telling him to follow it directly. This gate is where he will receive further guidance.As he runs, crying "Life! life! Eternal life!", his family and neighbours attempt to stop him, crying after him to return. Some mock or threaten him. Two neighbours, Obstinate and Pliable, are particularly persistent, resolving to fetch him back by force to the comforts they believe he foolishly abandons.Christian firmly refuses to return, explaining he seeks an "inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away," which is "laid up in Heaven". He believes this heavenly reward is infinitely better than anything they are leaving. While Obstinate dismisses Christian's journey as brain-sick folly and returns home, Pliable is persuaded by Christian's description of the glories to be had and decides to accompany him towards the wicket gate.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed