The Sermons of Jonathan Edwards 002 Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
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Jun 15, 2022 Jonathan Edwards, a renowned 18th-century preacher and theologian, delivers his emblematic sermon on the precariousness of salvation. He paints a vivid picture of sinners perilously hanging over the abyss of divine wrath. Edwards warns about the urgent need for repentance, emphasizing that unrepentant souls face imminent judgment. Through compelling imagery, he calls for recognition of God's justice and the necessity of seeking His mercy, urging listeners to act swiftly before despair sets in. A potent reminder of faith and redemption!
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Wicked Men Held by God's Will
- Wicked men are kept out of hell solely by God's sovereign pleasure, not by their own efforts.
- Their destruction will come suddenly and without warning when God's appointed time arrives.
God's Omnipotent Power
- God's power to cast wicked men into hell is absolute and effortless.
- No worldly defense can withstand God's wrath, as enemies are easily crushed like chaff before a storm.
Justice Demands Punishment
- Wicked people deserve infinite punishment; justice demands their destruction.
- Divine justice is constant and unrelenting, restrained only by God's mercy and will.