Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What was the controversy between Edwards and his congregation regarding church membership?
Edwards repudiated his grandfather's practice of open communion and required stricter standards for church membership, which infuriated his congregation.
What was the impact of Edwards' sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" on the audience?
The sermon held the audience spellbound, reducing the previously blasé Enfielders to "shuddering terror." The congregation was in audible distress and forced Edwards to ask for silence and then to cease speaking altogether.
Why did Edwards believe that preaching hellfire and brimstone was an act of compassion for their parishioners?
Edwards believed that preaching about the consequences of sin and the wrath of God was an act of compassion for their parishioners, as it would inspire them to repent and seek salvation.
Study Notes
- Edwards repudiated his grandfather's practice of open communion and required stricter standards for church membership.
- He asked for a heartfelt profession of faith but one that followed no formulaic pattern.
- Members of his congregation were infuriated by his repudiation of Stoddardeanism and began agitating for his dismissal.
- The male members of his congregation voted 230 to 23 to have him removed from the pulpit in 1750.
- Nine years before his dismissal, Edwards preached "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
- The sermon was preached from Enfield, Connecticut, and held the audience spellbound.
- The congregation was in audible distress and forced Edwards to ask for silence and then to cease speaking altogether.
- Edwards was surrounded by angry men from the time he was born until he was ousted from his ministerial position in Northampton.
- Edwards believed that preaching hellfire and brimstone was an act of compassion for their parishioners.
- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was a very successful sermon, reducing the previously blasé Enfielders to "shuddering terror."
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
How much do you know about Jonathan Edwards and his famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn about Edwards' strict standards for church membership, his controversial preaching style, and the events that led to his dismissal from his position as a minister. Discover why "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was such a powerful sermon and how it impacted its audience. Keywords: Jonathan Edwards, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,
