Published: December 11, 2025 at 04:22 AM

Tags: books, pilgrims-progress, reading, gospel, christian-life, chapter-6

Having passed through the gate, Christian is now brought to a place where his eyes and heart will be further trained for the road ahead, the House of the Interpreter.

The House of the Interpreter

Inside, Christian is shown a series of living object lessons: a dusty room that cannot be cleansed by sweeping, but only by water; a fire that continues to burn even while water is poured over it; a grave man with a serious countenance and eyes lifted toward heaven; and several others. Each scene carries a spiritual meaning; about the power of the gospel to cleanse, the preservation of grace in the soul, and the character of true, heavenly-minded servants of God. These pictures are not mere curiosities, they are meant to shape Christian’s understanding and strengthen his resolve as he continues his pilgrimage.

John 14:26 (KJV)

[26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

God provides spiritual understanding through the teaching of the Spirit.