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 62:4-12
Deut 23:24
Song 7:9
Rev 21:18
2 Cor 3:18
Ps 73:4-5
Matt 9:29
1 Cor 15:26