5The first of two volumes on Christian life issues, Volume 1 focuses on subjects related to the beginning of the Christian life. It contains an exposition and application of chapter 1-5 of The Pilgrim's Progress, using Cheryl V. Ford's excellent modern translation as our guidebook. Volume 2 will unpack Christian life issues that believers face through the remainder of their lives. Chapters 6-17 of Bunyan's book will be examined, exposited and applied biblically.