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)”
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THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27, ESV) The Peace Which Christ Gives His True Followers by Jonathan Edwards is a short treatment of John 14:27 which is filledContinue reading “THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards”
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)”
MARTYN LLOYD-JONES: Advise on What to Read
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: My advice to you is: Read Jonathan Edwards. Stop going to so many meetings; stop craving for the various forms of entertainment which are so popular in evangelical circles at the present time. Learn to stay at home. Learn to read again, and do not merely read the exciting stories of certainContinue reading “MARTYN LLOYD-JONES: Advise on What to Read”
GOD GLORIFIED IN MAN’S DEPENDENCE – Jonathan Edwards
“God is glorified in the work of redemption in this, that there appears in it so absolute and universal a dependence of the redeemed on him.” This is the doctrine that Jonathan Edwards sets forth in his sermon, God Glorified in Man’s Dependence. He provides two central anchors that support his doctrine. “… So thatContinue reading “GOD GLORIFIED IN MAN’S DEPENDENCE – Jonathan Edwards”
MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 6)
Edwards pens his concluding remarks by demonstrating how God may justly withhold mercy and by offering a brief section that he entitles, practical improvement (what we would call application). 7. God May Justly Withhold Mercy The primary argument that Edwards sets forth is basic: Since unconverted men are naturally hostile to God and prove to beContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 6)”
MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 5)
In this fifth post, Edwards turns his attention to the reality of restraining grace. Additionally, he explores the reasons why natural men refuse to come to Christ. 5. Restraining Grace a Great Privilege Edwards poses a critical question: “If all natural men are God’s enemies, what would they not do, if they were not restrained?” ChiefContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 5)”
MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 4)
Thus far, we have seen Jonathan Edwards description of fallen men and their natural hatred for him. Indeed, fallen men are enemies of God. We have seen in what respects natural men are God’s enemies. We have examined the degree of men’s natural enmity to God. And we have seen on what account men areContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 4)”
MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 3)
Jonathan Edwards continues his discussion on natural man’s enmity with God. 3. On What Account Men Are Enemies of God Edwards argues that the general reason that God is “opposite” to them has to do with their propensity to worship idols: “The apostasy of man summarily consists in departing from the true God, to idols; forsakingContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 3)”
MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 2)
Jonathan Edwards continues his discussion that concerns the natural enmity that sinners have toward a holy God. 2. The Degree of Men’s Natural Enmity to God Once the groundwork is established which demonstrates the natural antagonism that sinners have for God, Edwards proceeds to stress the degree of hostility that is a part of theContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 2)”
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