“For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son …” (Rom. 5:10a) is the text that Jonathan Edwards has in mind when he sets out to write his miscellaneous discourse entitled, Men Naturally Are God’s Enemies. The book is arranged in eight sections. The Puritans were fondContinue reading “MEN NATURALLY ARE GOD’S ENEMIES – Jonathan Edwards (Part 1)”
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A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards
Making a profession of Christian faith is simple. It is a matter of merely mouthing the words; it is a matter of making mental ascent to a set of doctrinal standards. However, one should never minimize the importance of professing one’s faith and embracing a body of doctrine. Indeed, Paul reminds us, “For with theContinue reading “A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards”
GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)
Some books are worth reading again and again. John Piper’s excellent work is such a book. God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards is composed of two parts. Part One is a Personal Encounter with Jonathan Edwards. Part Two is a republication of Jonathan Edwards magisterial work, The End for Which God CreatedContinue reading “GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)”
SIGNS OF GODLINESS – Jonathan Edwards (1730)
Jonathan Edwards’ short essay entitled, Signs of Godliness, sets forth a clear thesis that appears at the end of the work: “The grand secret of being real, thorough Christians lies in these two things: in cleaving to Christ as our only portion, so as therein to renounce the world; and in trusting in Christ asContinue reading “SIGNS OF GODLINESS – Jonathan Edwards (1730)”
THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: On the Equality of the Persons of the Trinity – Volume 21
ON THE EQUALITY OF THE PERSONS OF THE TRINITY In this short, untitled fragment that was originally written on a salvaged letter cover, Edwards demonstrates how “the personal glory of each of the persons of the Trinity is equal, though each one, as they have a distinct personality, have a distinct glory.” Edwards argues thatContinue reading “THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: On the Equality of the Persons of the Trinity – Volume 21”
THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Directions for Judging of Persons’ Experiences – Volume 21
DIRECTIONS FOR JUDGING OF PERSONS’ EXPERIENCES I cannot think of anyone better than Jonathan Edwards to evaluate the testimonies that were offered during the Great Awakening in 1734-35. Nothing has changed in the church when it comes to experiences – some are legitimate and some are sham. Sang Hyun Lee, editor of Volume 21 holdsContinue reading “THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Directions for Judging of Persons’ Experiences – Volume 21”
THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Discourse on the Trinity – Volume 21
DISCOURSE ON THE TRINITY Jonathan Edwards usually does not waste time in getting to his point. This work is no exception. He begins his discourse on the Trinity: “When we speak of God’s happiness, the account that we are wont to give of it is that God is infinitely happy in the enjoyment of himself,Continue reading “THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Discourse on the Trinity – Volume 21”
THE UNCHANGING IMPACT OF JONATHAN EDWARDS
October 5 marks the 307th birthday of America’s premier theologian, Jonathan Edwards. He is America’s greatest philosopher and intellectual. Martyn Lloyd-Jones recognized this and admonishes the serious Christ-follower: “My advice to you is this: Read Jonathan Edwards. Stop going to so many meetings; stop craving for the various forms of entertainment which are so popularContinue reading “THE UNCHANGING IMPACT OF JONATHAN EDWARDS”
SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
Today is the anniversary of Jonathan Edwards famous sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. America’s greatest intellectual preached the magnificent message at Enfield on July 8, 1741 – just 269 years ago! Edwards warns: “There are the black clouds of God’s wrath now hanging directly over your heads, full of the dreadfulContinue reading “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD”
JONATHAN EDWARDS AND THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD – Douglas A. Sweeney (2009)
Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word by Douglas A. Sweeney is a superb overview of America’s greatest evangelical and intellectual. Sweeney summarizes his life, pastoral ministry and theological framework. Sweeney reminds readers that Edwards opposed Arminian theology at every juncture. For Edwards, Arminianism meant opposition to “the Reformation and its glorious doctrines ofContinue reading “JONATHAN EDWARDS AND THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD – Douglas A. Sweeney (2009)”
Veritas et Lux 