The most trusted study guide to learning The Pilgrim’s Progress!Understanding The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan can be difficult and confusing at times. Not so with The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide! This comprehensive Bible study workbook will guide you through Bunyan’s masterful use of metaphors helping you better understand key concepts, supporting Bible passages, and the relevance to our world today.
The story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City. Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian’s adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounters with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way. With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colorful places, Bunyan’s allegorical narrative describes one man's extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith.
Designed to be used alongside The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, each chapter, sub section, and study question examines Bunyan’s allegorical narrative to tell his powerful presentation of what it means to follow the narrow way of Christian salvation.
This complete Bible study experience is perfect for book clubs, church groups, and independent study. Detailed character sketches and an easy-to-read book summary provide deep insights into each character and place in the book. To help with those more difficult discussion questions, a complete Answer Guide and Scripture Reference Guide are available for free online.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide includes:
Twelve sessions of study
- Comprehensive Bible study workbook with studies for each week
- Complete character sketches and summaries to go deeper
- Bible study questions that are ideal for group discussion
- Answer Guide for all questions and Scripture Reference Guide available for free online
- Perfect for book clubs, small groups, or individual Bible study
- Available in print or e-book formats
Explore the allegories, meanings, and symbols behind this timeless classic that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries. There's no better tool for making that happen than with The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide!
Frequently Asked Questions:What book version should I use with the study?
Although, there are many versions of this Bunyan classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress is the only book that is made specifically for this study. Each chapter, sub section, and study question are designed to be used in conjunction with each other. Other books will feel drastically different and not match up with the study questions and format of this study.
How long is the study?
The study is 12 weeks but can easily be reformatted based on your schedule.
Does each person in the study need their own book?
Yes. It’s most helpful for learning purposes if each person has their own study guide. However, couples might find it convenient to share the actual book.
Is there much homework?
The only homework is to read one chapter each week and answer corresponding discussion questions prior to class.
Can anyone lead the study?
Absolutely! The study is created in a discussion format allowing leaders to simply guide participants through each study question at weekly meetings.
Can I get access to the answers for each discussion question?
Yes. The answers for each discussion question are available for free online!
Alan Vermilye is the author of many books, including his modern-day revisions of The Pilgrim's Progress Part 1 and 2 and The Life and Death of Mr. Badman. He is also the author of the most trusted study guides for many C. S. Lewis classics, including The Screwtape Letters, Screwtape Proposes a Toast, The Great Divorce, and The Problem of Pain. In addition, he's written study guides for the Charles Dicken's classic, A Christmas Carol, and his favorite movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Alan has worked in the Christian publishing industry for over 20 years with many top selling authors and Christian musicians helping them create, publish, and market books and Bible study projects, including the Mere Christianity Bible Study Guide by Dr. Steven Urban.Learn more about all of his Bible studies and download free answer guides to all studies at www.BrownChairBooks.com.
