Buny Christian's Experience At The Cross

Christian’s experience at the cross is very significant. In the story Bunyan discusses the overwhelming experience at the foot of the cross. Having faced numerous difficulties and challenges Christian is now determine to follow the bible’s teachings and learn from them. As Christian walks up to the cross, his burden suddenly lessens and his ragged clothes are replaced with white clean clothes. This experience about Christian going to the cross is most significant to a Christian. This is because it clearly shows that Christian has been cleansed of his sins. It is an example that man has been given a second chance at life and it has been made possible through the death of Jesus Christ. Bunyan states that “he knew his sins had been paid off
by the death of the one who died on the cross”. The cross is a symbol of salvation, a symbol of eternal life. The passage on Christian’s experience at the cross has remained a significant event. It is a form of encouragement to the Christians to keep up our faith and strive hard to remain spiritual as we shall come to rest. In Christian’s life, he is bound to be faced with quite a few temptations and obstacles. Bunyan mentions people such as Mr. Money love, Mr. Lustful and Mr. Save-all who may make Christian stray away from the biblical teaching and way of life. Bunyan indicates that such individual have the potential of ruining a Christian’s pilgrimage. But by keeping the faith and believing, in Christ and the teachings of the bible the Christian will succeed in overcoming any tribulations. He will reach the cross where his load and burdens will be lifted. This experience at the cross encourages the Christians to keep up the good Christian fight on their path to heaven.