This work distinguishes the nature of man's fear of God, the relationship of this fear to faithfulness, the effects of the fear of God, and clearly draws the line between the fear and the dread of God.
“Third. As the presence and name of God are dreadful and fearful in the church, so is his worship and service.” (Volume 1, Page 441)
“This rebukes such as count it enough to present their body in the place where God is worshipped, not minding with what heart, or with what spirit they come thither.” (Volume 1, Page 442)
“And therefore it is that the name of God is the object of our fear, because by his name his nature is expressed: ‘Holy and reverend is his name’ (Psa 111:9).” (Volume 1, Page 440)
“Man crumbles to dust at the presence of God; yea, though he shows himself to us in his robes of salvation.” (Volume 1, Page 439)
“Second. As the presence, so the name of God, is dreadful and fearful: wherefore” (Volume 1, Page 440)
Bunyan has always been one of the most popular of the Puritans—no doubt because, while possessing the Word-centeredness as well as the depth of doctrine and experience of other Puritans, he also possessed a warm simplicity of style.
—Reformation and Revival Ministries, Reformation and Revival Volume 5, 2003
Bunyan is best known for his ageless classic, The Pilgrim's Progress. His literary genius in this work [is such] that people are prone to forget that this tinker from Bedford was first and foremost a Pastor and preacher...
—Thomas K. Ascol, The Founders Journal
For over 150 years the accepted edition of The Works of John Bunyan has been that edited by George Offor... This scholarly labor has contributed much toward a better appreciation of Bunyan's gospel motivated writings...
—From Bunyan Ministries