What issues does Sinners in the hands of an angry god relate to?

Answer 1

God finds us all worthy of damnation but he loves us, so he'll give us a chance.

The possibility of damnation is immanent and urgently requires the consideration and action of the sinner before it's too late. Fortunately the remedy lies close at hand.

Answer 2

This sermon, preached by Jonathan Edwards at the church at Enfield Conneticut, on July 8, 1741, has as its text Deuteronomy 32:35 'They shall slide in due time.'

Edwards described in this message the position of the Israelites under the sentence of condemnation by God for sin. He described how, even though they were indeed condemned, and God was not lacking in power, they were not yet fallen to destruction because of the grace of God which gave them opportunity to repent and change their ways before it was too late.

Secondly, in drawing a specific application to the people to whom he was preaching, he applied this same situation to them as was well known, that, even though spiritual revival had swept through neighboring towns, Enfield was untouched and the people of Enfield were largely indifferent and did not care if it came there or not. Edwards described that, even though God's judgment had not fallen, it could at any time, and would certainly fall on any who persisted in unbelief, despite having had numerous and clear opportunity to hear the Gospel truth and repent.

Thus, even though there is a clear presentation of the ever present possibility of judgment, there is a clear call to the repentance which will avert that judgment.

Answer 3

John Edwards was preaching to a congregation with lost souls who had not accepted Christ. The context of his sermon "Sinners in The Hands of An Angry God" explains how God is angry with sinners, yet at the same time has mercy on them. This is why they are not in hell (yet). It is only the grace and mercy of God that keeps sinners out of hell, because every sinner is deserving of judgment in hell for their sin.

Answer 4

Very negative, uninspiring, and turns me off to the Christian God.

Answer 5

Get saved or go to Hell. Hell is not meant for humans, but many force it upon themself. It is my duty as a Christian to attempt to prevent that, not crush people's toes.

Answer 6

It relates to god being angry with those who sin against him in a way that they should ask for forgivness from him.

Answer 7

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God was a sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards. It was to convert non believers or people who had little to do with the church to Christianity.

Answer 8

3rd person objective

Answer 9

I think it would be called a sermon.