Jonathan Edwards
Eighteenth-century American theologian and Congregationalist preacher known for fiery, influential sermons that helped spark the First Great Awakening; author of the sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,' which is read in this episode.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 53min
Jonathan Edwards – Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Jonathan Edwards, eighteenth-century theologian famed for his fiery sermons, reads his pivotal 1741 sermon. He paints stark images of sudden destruction, divine restraint, rising wrath, and the urgent need for new birth. Short, vivid passages warn of perishing plans, relentless judgment, and the fleeting window of mercy.
