Derek Thomas

And he's an honorable man. He's a man of truth and integrity. He's also an evangelist. He's pleading with men and women to come to the Savior. And a crown of gold hangs over his head.

And he's an honorable man. He's a man of truth and integrity. He's also an evangelist. He's pleading with men and women to come to the Savior. And a crown of gold hangs over his head.

This is a typical depiction of a 17th century evangelical, reformed, Puritan preacher of the gospel, concerned with proclaiming the truth of the Bible, but also concerned about bringing men and women to faith and to a knowledge of the gospel. So this man is like evangelist that we've seen. He's also like the character help that we've seen.

This is a typical depiction of a 17th century evangelical, reformed, Puritan preacher of the gospel, concerned with proclaiming the truth of the Bible, but also concerned about bringing men and women to faith and to a knowledge of the gospel. So this man is like evangelist that we've seen. He's also like the character help that we've seen.

He's also a bit like the man goodwill that we've seen who pulled him through the wicked gate. And there'll be more such characters, all of them depicting the office of one who proclaims and preaches the gospel. Then secondly, he sees a man sweeping a room. And all he's achieving is producing a lot of dust. Until a girl brings water and sprinkles the room.

He's also a bit like the man goodwill that we've seen who pulled him through the wicked gate. And there'll be more such characters, all of them depicting the office of one who proclaims and preaches the gospel. Then secondly, he sees a man sweeping a room. And all he's achieving is producing a lot of dust. Until a girl brings water and sprinkles the room.

And then the dust gathers and can be swept away properly. What is this picture about? And it's about the law. Bunyan reflects on Romans 7, 9. When the commandment came, sin revived and I died.

And then the dust gathers and can be swept away properly. What is this picture about? And it's about the law. Bunyan reflects on Romans 7, 9. When the commandment came, sin revived and I died.

Of course, Bunyan is understanding that section of Romans 7 as biographical of the Apostle Paul's own experience of salvation, and that when the law came, it stirred up things like dust in the air, but actually didn't bring assurance of salvation. Only the water of the gospel could bring assurance of salvation.

Of course, Bunyan is understanding that section of Romans 7 as biographical of the Apostle Paul's own experience of salvation, and that when the law came, it stirred up things like dust in the air, but actually didn't bring assurance of salvation. Only the water of the gospel could bring assurance of salvation.

And again, it's a way of depicting pictorially the fact that the law has this character, this function of raising within us an even greater awareness of our sinfulness, that the law convicts, that the law brings further evidence of our transgressions. Then thirdly, he sees two little children. One is called reason and the other is called patience.

And again, it's a way of depicting pictorially the fact that the law has this character, this function of raising within us an even greater awareness of our sinfulness, that the law convicts, that the law brings further evidence of our transgressions. Then thirdly, he sees two little children. One is called reason and the other is called patience.

And they represent people of this world who want everything now and people of the world to come who are content to wait. The difference between those of the world and those who are of the kingdom of God. And one is anxious to have everything right now and the other is content to wait for the world to come. Then, fourthly, he's taken to a fireplace.

And they represent people of this world who want everything now and people of the world to come who are content to wait. The difference between those of the world and those who are of the kingdom of God. And one is anxious to have everything right now and the other is content to wait for the world to come. Then, fourthly, he's taken to a fireplace.

The fire is burning, and it's burning higher and hotter, despite the fact that somebody is throwing water on this fire, until he's taken around to the other side of the fire, behind the wall. And on the other side, someone is throwing oil on the fire and causing it to blaze. What is Bunyan trying to say?

The fire is burning, and it's burning higher and hotter, despite the fact that somebody is throwing water on this fire, until he's taken around to the other side of the fire, behind the wall. And on the other side, someone is throwing oil on the fire and causing it to blaze. What is Bunyan trying to say?

He's saying this is what a young Christian needs to understand, that there's going to be opposition. There's going to be water thrown on your zeal. You come to Jesus. You come to the gospel. You come to salvation. And you have this enthusiasm. You have this zeal. But the world will always be trying to put out this zeal. But the Holy Spirit...

He's saying this is what a young Christian needs to understand, that there's going to be opposition. There's going to be water thrown on your zeal. You come to Jesus. You come to the gospel. You come to salvation. And you have this enthusiasm. You have this zeal. But the world will always be trying to put out this zeal. But the Holy Spirit...

will be pouring His oil of grace upon that heart and causing that flame to burn for the Lord and for the gospel. Then, fifthly, he sees a castle. And there's a scene of a man and he's dressed in armor and he comes out and he's got a sword and he's engaging in battle against his opponents and he slays all of his opponents and he's victorious.

will be pouring His oil of grace upon that heart and causing that flame to burn for the Lord and for the gospel. Then, fifthly, he sees a castle. And there's a scene of a man and he's dressed in armor and he comes out and he's got a sword and he's engaging in battle against his opponents and he slays all of his opponents and he's victorious.