I grew up with a false concept of God. The word experience was a bad thing and if someone said a relationship with God was necessary part of being a Christian, that person was wrong. Were they wrong though? What do the Scriptures say?

In this episode: 1. I re-introduce my purpose of making this podcast as well as invite you to communicate any feedback that you have on this podcast to my website at TheChristianPodcast.com or email me at info@thechristianpodcast.com2. I read the first two of four challenges that the author addresses in introducing the second part of the Pilgrim's journey.Note: This is the first episode (in a looong time) to be pre-recorded and not just the audio from a livestream. I hope the audio quality will be better. Also, I will no longer be live-streaming entire episodes to my social media platforms and am also considering different upload ideas. e.g. longer episodes (30min - 1hr)  with only 1 or 2 uploads a week vs 20-30 min episodes daily. Again, your feedback is greatly appreciated!

The final episode of The Pilgrim's Progress - Part 1.

In this episode, Christian brakes free of his final struggle with death and is victorious at last. As the pilgrims enter into the Celestial City, the scene is described with as much Scripture as possible, reminding us of that coming day when we will come face to face with the Redeemer.Acts 9:34John 15:5Isa 43:2Rev 22:14Heb 1:14Heb 12:22Rev 21:41 John 3:2Rev 19:9Isa 64:41 Cor 2:9John 1:12Rev  22:14

In this episode, the pilgrims are faced with two final struggles before they enter the city made of pure gold. The two struggles are described as death without and unbelief within and pictured as deep river crossed only by those whose faith is in Christ alone. Is 62:4-12Deut 23:24Song 7:9Rev 21:182 Cor 3:18Ps 73:4-5Matt 9:291 Cor 15:26

In this episode, Christian observes nine steps that the apostate takes on his way back to his original condition. By the end of the conversation, Christian and Hopeful arrive in the land of Buelah signifying the enjoyment of the fulness of the gospel in their their lives. Prov 4:23Is 62:4-12Song 2:10-12Eph 5:15-16Job 29:3Is 49:13Rom 15:29

In this episode, Hopeful notices four reasons why men like Temporary often backslide. 2 Pet 2:22Prov 29:25

In this episode, the pilgrims reflect on their time with Ignorant and breakdown the characteristics of "right fear" as well as the methods that are used by the self-righteous man to stifle this true and right fear. Job 28:28Ps 111:10Prov 1:7; 9:10Listen to the audio at https://www.thechristianpodcast.com/

In this episode, Christian explain more clearly that the reason the faith of Ignorance will not save him is because he neither aware of the magnitude of his own sin nor the necessity of Christ's righteousness alone being imputed to his soul. Matt. 11:271 Cor 12:3Eph 1:17

In this episode, Christian breaks down the characteristics of the false faith of Ignorance. Ps 125:5Prov 2:15Rom 3:12Gen 8:21Prov 28:26

In this episode, Ignorance approaches the pilgrims once again as Christian discusses the effect of salvation upon Hopeful's life.

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In this episode, Hopeful begins to share his story of how God begin to work in his life. Scriptures referenced:Rom 6:21-23Eph 5:6Isa 64:6Gal 2:16Luke 17:10Heb 10:12-21Rom 4:5Col 1:141 Pet 1:19John 6:63

In this episode, the pilgrims, Christian and Hopeful, meet a man named Atheist who had been a seeker for 20 years but now he mocks those in the way on his way back to his original state. Scriptures ReferencedEcc 10:15Jer  17:152 Cor 5:7Prov 19:271 John 5:211 Thess 5:6Ecc 4:9

In this episode, Christian points out that the three thugs, Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt, can be opposed by strong enough Christians, but no one is strong enough alone to face their king, Leviathan.Scriptures referenced:Acts 4:33Job 42:26-29; 33:19-25Rom 12:3Eph 6:16Ex 33:15Ps 3:5-8

In this episode, the dangers of Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt to those of small and great faith are discussed by Christian and Hopeful. Scripture Referenced: 1 Pet. 5:8Rom. 8:37Acts 4:33

In today's episode, Christian explains the difference between Esau in Heb. 12:16 and the man of Little-faith.Scriptures referenced: Heb. 12:161 Pet 4:18Heb. 12:2Matt. 17:20Matt. 8:26Ps. 126:62 Pet. 1:1

In this episode, Pilgrim and Hopeful pass by the country of Conceit and meet Ignorance, Little Faith, and a man named Turn-away bound and carried by seven devils.Scriptures referenced: Prov. 26:12Eccles. 10:3Matt. 7:45 Matt. 12:45 2 Cor. 1:221 Peter 4:182 Peter 2:9

In this episode, the pilgrims meet with the Shepherds of Delectable Mountains and are shown three sights as a warning.Scripture references:2 Tim 2:17,181 Cor 10:12Prov 21:16Heb 6:42 Cor 3:18

In this episode, Christian and Hopeful arrive at the Delectable Mountains, a place of rest and encouragement given by the Lord of the way for weary pilgrims.