Similarities Between God And Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God

In his sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” (1741), Jonathan Edwards claims that anyone who is not “born again” is a sinner and is waiting to be thrust down to hell in a state of endless misery and the only way to be saved from this is to become a Puritan. Edwards supports his claim of the Puritan religion being the only saving thing from damnation by explaining how hell is being prepared for those who are not “born again,” that any unconverted are in the hands of an angry God, and then concluding by saying to the people that they have the chance to be saved and live in a happy state, of they are “born again.” His purpose is to illustrate the woe that awaits for those who are not “born again” in order to persuade them to want to be

In the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards he uses allusion, similes, and personification to persuade the audience on the beliefs of the Puritans and how God affects them.

In the sermon, "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God", by Jonothan Edwards, he uses imagery, similes, and personification to put forward his claim that those who have angered the Creator with several sins will be hell-bound. He wants to show the consequences of angering God and what will be their fate.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God It is said that during Jonathan Edwards sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, people from the audience screamed in terror because of the blunt and intense technique Jonathan used. In this six hour long sermon, he proposed the idea that if sinners did not repent and were not in God’s grace, then they would be damned to Hell. He also explained there was nothing a person could do to refrain from Hell other than through the power of God. In order for Edwards to get his point across to his audience, he had to use effective persuasive techniques. Jonathan Edwards influenced his audience’s relationship with God by using extreme repetition, references to the elements, and compelling imagery.

Edwards, Jonathan. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. In Literature of America, complied by Jan Anderson and Laurel Hicks, 19-25. Pensacola: A Beka Book, 2010.

“I’m a devil worshiper” is the very first line as Fetty Wap begins rapping in his song, “679.” In a way, this statement is very similar to Jonathan Edwards writings because both speakers had very unconventional views for their respective times. In today's world, Fetty Wap’s satanic beliefs aren’t generally accepted by other people; this is similar to Edwards views because he opposed the stereotypical loving image of God by warning others of his potential destruction and power. In, “Sinners of the Hands of an Angry God,” Jonathan Edwards makes it clearly known that he portrays God as dangerous and unafraid to take violent action through the use of imagery in nature by water, wind and insects.

On October 5, 1703, in East Windsor Connecticut, Timothy and Esther Edwards welcomed their new son, Jonathan Edwards, into the world. From a young age, Jonathan was provided with an excellent education from a highly qualified individual - his father was a minister and a college prepatory tutor. Jonathan Edwards was accepted at Yale college just before he turned thirteen. He was interested in a wide variety of studies including natural science, the mind, the scriptures, and theology. He graduated from Yale in four years as valedictorian and obtained his masters three years later. Unable to accept the “horrible doctrine” (Edwards), of predestination, Edwards finally found peace and accepted this controversial teaching in 1721. He went on to assistant pastor a large church in Northampton with his grandfather. The same year, he married Sarah Pierpont whose piety he had long admired (..). Two years later, when his grandfather passed away, Edwards became sole minister of the Northampton congregation. However, after many years of converting the lost and participation in the Great Awakening as a key preacher, his congregation began to weary of his intense sermons and his habit of calling out sinner by name from the pulpit. However, his most famous sermon was first delivered in Enfield, Connecticut on July 8th, 1741 and was entitled, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. Edwards’ use of rhetoric in this message has been admired

People hang on a thin rope. They have sinned, and a single arrow from the bow of God’s will drop them into the unending abyss of hell. Meanwhile, the court is in session. The people of Salem find themselves immersed in a wave of hysteria and paranoia as anyone around them could be the Devil’s man. More than two centuries later, the situation repeats itself; the Devil adopts a new name. In both “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, by Jonathan Edwards, and “The Crucible”, by Arthur Miller, the authors rely heavily on fear and persuasion to convey their messages. However, while Edwards uses primarily imagery to achieve his goals, “The Crucible” uses fear and persuasion as symbols and allegories to the 1950’s Red Scare.

“Confession of sin shuts the mouth of Hell and Opens the gates of paradise.” These Wise words from Thomas watson embody the aims and beliefs of the puritans. The puritans expressed their beliefs and thoughts of the bible through their writing; be it poems, sermons, or stories. In the short story A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson by Mary Rowlandson, The sermon From Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards, and the poem by Anne Bradstreet [Deliverance] From Another Sore Fit, there is a common theme of religion and the hardships these writers go through to produce such powerful works of literature. The puritan’s possessed a very unique style of writing which introduce many literary elements into all different types of

In the sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, Edwards displays controversial viewpoints and ideas concerning heaven and hell. As Edwards speaks to the congregation he warns them of the misery and suffering they will face if they do not repent of certain sins. He also describes God as angry which probably struck fear into the hearts on many. To illustrate his own point that hell is unenviable without repentance Jonathan Edwards creates the idea of an angry God using intense similes, a harsh tone, and strong emotional appeal in “Sinners in the hand of an Angry God”.

“The arrows of death fly unseen” (Edwards 433). This excerpt is drawn from a sermon written in 1741--by Jonathan Edwards--a theologian of Puritanism during the Great Awakening. He had strong believes—as made obvious in the sermon—that will be heard by his following. In his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," the congregation has the qualities of narrow-minded and unaware followers of Gods army seeming to not know the consequence for reversion—spiritual death. The congregation's belief in God illustrates Edwards theme, straying from God's grace can happen, but as Christians, backsliding should be recognized, and one should continue towards the path of righteous. His imagery within the sermon convicts the listeners, using their senses to evoke their spiritual immortality. Which then he connects to his theme, using many examples from the Bible and symbolism, metaphors, and similes.

During the colonial era, there were many religions seeking to spread to America. Strong leaders and philosophers were able to spread their ideas through powerful sermons that captured the emotions of the audience. Jonathan Edwards, a preacher, creates a compelling and persuasive tone and diction to express God's fury very distinctly. He uses metaphors and imagery to contrast the relationship between sinners and God to those who are religious. John Winthrop, on the other hand, spoke optimistically and reassured his audience during his voyage to Arabella to demonstrate his desire for unity and a godly society within Massachusetts Bay. Both men were able to captivate their audiences through persuasive diction, tone, and style to succeed in gaining their support and trust.

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Jonathan in his sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (July 8, 1741), claims that the unconverted are hanging from the hands of God, and can be dropped off to the eternity of hell, his sermon is used to make the sinners be afraid and understand how the power of God is saving them, but it is only for his pleasure, unless if they return to Christianity. Edwards strengths his argument by using metaphors and imagery of a wrathful God to make the unconverted people afraid of being sinners and encourage them to have a relationship with Christ to be fully saved from falling to an eternity in the flames of hell. Edwards purpose is to start his sermon with such powerful use of visualization to provide fear to the sinners and give them a

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