The Wrath of Almighty God: (Jonathan Edwards on God's Judgment Against Sinners)

By Jonathan Edwards

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573580600
• ISBN13: 9781573580601
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Pubns
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"

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The Wrath of Almighty God-Man's greatest fear and disdain

Time and time again the grace of the Lord is often misrepresented and prostituted by "grievous wolves" in sheep's clothing. The world is never at a shortage to promote it's universalists with their humanistic agendas. God's infinite,perfect love requires perfect justice that can only be disseminated by a God whom "trieth the reigns of the heart". Religious men will attempt to explain away the wrath of God because they know not of the infinite holiness of God. These men will often cite passages out of context to promote a utilitarian Jesus whose sole agenda is to meet our "felt-needs". So only the God of the Old Testament was angry, huh? God no longer unleashes Justice from His Sovereign throne? Yes, the Lord(Christ Jesus) has appeased the just demands of a Holy God...but what of the nonsubmissive, God-hating, rebels on this planet who hold Christ and His atoning sacrifice at the cross in contempt? Heb:10:27: But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Heb:10:28: He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Heb:10:29: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? Heb:10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. Heb:10:31: It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Wow!! Those verses alone don't gel w/ today's mushy-mushy, Krispy Kreme Christianity. Irregardless of modern day evangelicalism...God is still angry with the wicked,unrepentent sinner(Psa 7:11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day). Moreover, there are numerous of New Testament verses that speak of God's wrath...Here are some more for the naysayer; John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him Hmmm? I think we will ignore this passage...doesn't fit the universalists' "Jesus saved us all whether we know it or not" rhetoric. Maybe Christ didn't mean what He said?Moving on... Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; "all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men" Well ain't that a pickle! The Universalist should be jumping for joy by now...the word "all" in this verse means universally all! Ephesians 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Are we still in the New Testament Dr.? Do you notice the "Let no man deceive you with vain words..."Irregardless of contemporary religious trends the wrath of God is still being handed out. Revelatio

The "Fear Based" Spirituality of Puritan Jonathan Edwards

_The Wrath of Almighty God: Jonathan Edwards on God's Judgement Against Sinners_ is a collection of fire-and-brimstone sermons and writings by early America's formost Puritan theologian. The object of these, as the title explicitly indicates, is God's Wrath. Very few books go into this uncomfortable subject the way Edwards does. "Natural Men in a Dreadful Condition," "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners," "The Final Judgement," "The Portion of the Wicked," "Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only," "The Future Punishment of the Wicked," "Wrath to the Uttermost," "Concerning Endless Punishment," "The Eternity of Hell Torments" and "The End of the Wicked" make up the pantheon of sermon titles in this volume. Of these, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is by far the most well-known. The view of God expressed by Edwards (at least in this collection) is that of a God of Vengeance, who will punish the most minute sin with an eternity of Fire, Wrath and of course good old-fashioned Righteous Indignation. Consider the interpretation of the God Who speaks in Isiah 63:3, "I will tread them in Mine anger, and trample them in My fury, and their blood shall be sprinkled on My garments, and I will stain all My rainment": "It is perhaps impossible to concieve of words that carry in them greater manifestations of these three things: contempt, hatred, and fierceness of indignation..." _Wrath of Almighty God_ is very different from the implied threats of Hell in other branches of Christendom today. As I align myself with Eastern Orthodox theology, I find this Purtitan view to be moving away from (but NOT totally) the Orthodox doctrine of God as "philanthropos" or "Friend of Man." If you want to read a treatise on God's justice for sheer shock value, than look no further, and hopefully you will feel how insignificant human beings are in the Splendor of the Divine.

If we could only have another Edwards...

Edwards is the greatest mind America has every produced and his stuning logic, acumen, and biblical knowledge are on display here. Edwards, unforetunatly, is only known today for hellfire and brimstone sermons. This is unfortunate because this does not represent the totality of what he talked about. His 'hellfire' sermons are in here. Unfortunately for humanity, he was correct. If you do not understand God's holiness and justice, these sermons will seem cruel and sadistic to you. (I would suggest you read R.C. Sproul's Holiness of God.) However, if you are willing to be challenged with the extent of your own sin, read on. Jonathan Edwards is a giant among men. I wish we could have another like him for today.This book is not for those who want a light read. Edwards doesn't write like that. Bring your thinking cap. You must also remember he was speaking and writing in the 1700's. The style of the prose reflects that. But his genious still comes through. I thank God for Edwards and I highly recommend this book.