Category Archives: JONATHAN EDWARDS

The Preciousness of Time – Jonathan Edwards (1734)

Time is a precious commodity that must be treasured.  Such is the argument in Jonathan Edward’s piece entitled, The Preciousness of Time and the Importance of Redeeming It. The subject of time was no stranger to Edwards.  He thought about the “improvement” of time often.  Even in his famous 70 resolutions, he addressed the matter ofContinue reading “The Preciousness of Time – Jonathan Edwards (1734)”

CHRIST IS TO THE HEART LIKE A RIVER TO A TREE PLANTED BY IT – Jonathan Edwards (1751)

In this short sermon prepared and addressed to the Stockbridge Indians, Edwards utilizes Psalm 1:3 – “He shall be like a tree planted by rivers of water.”  The doctrine is set forth at the beginning of the sermon: Doctrine Christ is to the heart of a true saint like a river to the roots ofContinue reading “CHRIST IS TO THE HEART LIKE A RIVER TO A TREE PLANTED BY IT – Jonathan Edwards (1751)”

TRUE GRACE, DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF DEVILS – Jonathan Edwards (1752)

On September 28, 1752, Jonathan Edwards was invited to preach a sermon before the Presbyterian Synod of New York.  His son-in-law, Aaron Burr (who had recently married his daughter Esther) was the president of the College of New Jersey and undoubtedly had an influence in the invitation that Edwards received. James 2:19 is the textContinue reading “TRUE GRACE, DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF DEVILS – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”

GOD’S USE OF AFFLICTION – Jonathan Edwards (1753)

Jonathan Edwards sets out in this sermon to exposit a passage in the book of Job: ““Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves;  therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty.” (Job 5:17, ESV) Doctrine Three doctrinal propositions mark this very short sermon which was contextualized to reach the Stockbridge Indians with power andContinue reading “GOD’S USE OF AFFLICTION – Jonathan Edwards (1753)”

PARDON FOR THE GREATEST SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards

It is unclear when the sermon under consideration was preached by Jonathan Edwards.  The best records seem to indicate that the Puritan divine preached this magnificent sermon before 1733, when Edwards was still in his 20’s.  The full title is Great Guilt No Obstacle to the Pardon of the Returning Sinner.  The subject was as relevantContinue reading “PARDON FOR THE GREATEST SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards”

THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards has a way of warning sinners like no one else in the halls of church history.  His warnings are distinct from the watered-down invitations that emerge from many American pulpits. The preacher from Northampton is burdened in this sermon to warn sinners and root that warning in sacred Scripture.  He sets forth hisContinue reading “THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards”

DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY – Jonathan Edwards

   ““Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”” (Psalm 46:10, ESV) Psalm 46:10 is the basis of Jonathan Edward’s spine tingling sermon, entitled The Sole Consideration, That God is God, Sufficient To Still All Objections To His Sovereignty.  Six thoughts formContinue reading “DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY – Jonathan Edwards”

GOD’S GRAND DESIGN: The Theological Vision of Jonathan Edwards – Sean Michael Lucas (2011)

For twenty-five years, I have read and re-read books by Jonathan Edwards and about Jonathan Edwards.  The books about Jonathan Edwards are weighty and worthwhile.  Some Edwardsian quotes seem to appear in nearly every volume.  For instance, “Absolute sovereignty is what I love to ascribe to God.”  Or, “True religion, in great part, consists inContinue reading “GOD’S GRAND DESIGN: The Theological Vision of Jonathan Edwards – Sean Michael Lucas (2011)”

SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD – Jonathan Edwards (1741)

I’ll never forget a very special evening with a small group of Christ-followers at the McLean home.  My good friend, Don suggested that we read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards in one sitting – on our knees.  And so a group of middle-aged adults gathered in Don’s living room alongside severalContinue reading “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD – Jonathan Edwards (1741)”