Where Will You Be When Reality Strikes?: "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames"

The setting of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” demonstrates it does not matter where sinners are they can still go to Christ. When Edwards speaks how the door to go to Christ is open he says, “Are not your souls as precious as the souls of the people at Suffield, where they are flocking from day to day to Christ” (435). Edwards compares the people of Enfield to another town to demonstrate how easy it is to repent for their

He depicts God as frightening, and authoritative over human fate. Furthermore, Edwards believes this so strongly he wants sinners to change their horrible ways. Although Edwards acknowledges God is in control of fate, humans can stop themselves from going to hell through one way. If humans stop sinning God, will be less likely to have further reasons to want to send them to hell. Sinners at the Hands of an Angry God creates this view through several elements in the recorded sermon. Firstly, the text is interactive for both the readers and audience. Edwards’s persistent use of the word you especially make the text personal. Secondly, several literary devices in Edward’s text create a well-written and frightening warning to sinners. As well, it emphasizes and reminds the readers or audience that God is in charge of eternal fate. Overall, Edwards’s beliefs on providence and afterlife stay with the readers due this. The sermon provides vivid clear images for its

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis suggests that choices made on earth have a consequential effect towards our acceptance into heaven or our plummet into hell. In this book pride manifests itself in a hundred subtle ways as souls whine about perceived injustices or irrational motives. Thankfully, a few tourists do humble themselves, become transformed into marvelously real beings, and remain in heaven. But most don't, about which the great Scottish author George MacDonald, Lewis' heavenly guide, says, “They may not be rejecting the truth of heaven now. They may be reenacting the rejection they made while on earth”.

Edwards’ had a completely opposite way of conveying his message. His use of imagery, restatement, repetition, and biblical allusions helped him explain to his readers why they needed to be saved. His tone during his sermon was monotone and calm even though he was describing hell. Many people were terrified of his vivid descriptions of hell. In paragraph one, Edwards’ describes hell as “that lake of burning brimstone.” This is just one of his many descriptions of hell.

If one believes they are saved, are they really saved? In Christian culture, children are expected to answer this question, not only for themselves but for the adults who lead them in their spiritual journey. In Langston Hughes’ essay, “Salvation”, Hughes is influenced greatly along his own road to salvation by the older generation in whom he has placed his trust. As he recounts this tale of his own childhood in church, he describes a perversion and destruction of salvation that ultimately leads him to the conclusion that he has not obtained salvation. This exposes a fault within the Christian community in regards to its treatment of children, which has in turn made salvation seemingly unattainable by the children on whom they put so much pressure.

It is year 1741, in Enfield, Connecticut, and Puritan Pastor Jonathan Edwards gives one of his best sermons- Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Reverend Edwards was a religious leader during “The Great Awakening”, a time of spiritual revival, and desperately wanted all of his congregation to have faith, and be saved in the Heavenly Father. As a result, Edwards crafted a sermon rich in figurative language. By constructing a sermon that relied heavily on imagery and repetition Edwards created an enduring image of hell and how one can be saved from its wretched realities.

In the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards, Edwards uses vivid imagery and comparisons to convey his message to the Puritans that the only thing keeping them from falling into Hell is God. Edwards’ purpose for delivering this sermon is to scare the Puritans into repenting for their sins, ‘doing the right thing’ and turning to God.

A major theological problem exist as it related to Christ descending into hell to take the keys of death. Although the Apostle’s Creed points out that Jesus descended down into hel, His descent was not about suffering, but about a triumph victory over Satan. In order to ascertain the truth behind the afterlife, the validity of hell has to be established.

A Christmas Carol is one of the most iconic play as it displays an abundance of successful components. From acting, to stage directing, scenery, costumes, and lighting, the production portrays all those significant aspects. Throughout the process of the play, the plot and acting was incredibly engaging and dramatic. As for the stage directing, all props and cues are organized and well constructed. As for the costumes, scenery, and lighting, all elements was focused on the theme of the play; this created a remarkable environment for the audience to settle on.

The similarities and differences between Heaven and Hell give meaning to Hell physical and emotional presence. As the audience analyzes the physical descriptions of Hell given in

There is no theatre without an audience. The audience is as much a part of the playmaking experience as the artists—so how do we incorporate them more actively into what we do? We must work with them – and I’ve learned, in so doing,

Neil Bissoondath’s “There Are A Lot Of Ways To Die” is the story of a man named Joseph Heaven who has become disillusioned about his homeland. Joseph had grown up on a Caribbean island and later moved to Toronto with his wife. After some years in Toronto they moved back to the island. However, now that Joseph has settled back in he realizes that the island is not how he had remembered it. The story takes place in one day as Joseph wanders around the island thinking about various moments from childhood and memories from his time in Toronto. At the end of the story Joseph makes an impulsive decision to leave the island. The author makes this decision seem plausible by using several different elements.

On the main portal of the Autun Cathedral, the Last Judgment is on display in the tympanum, and depicted in the center is Christ who is enthroned in a mandorla, that is being held on either side by angels. Each side is divided into two scenes with the architrave underneath. The upper scene shows the Virgin Mary enthroned and two apostles watching the judgment. In the lower scene, to the right of Christ, eight apostles stand, facing the enthroned figure in the manner of petitioners. Represented in the arcade structure, St Peter is shown with keys and is guarding the entrance to the heaven where those that have been resurrected are l trying to squeeze in with the help of an

At the Last Supper scene both the actors and the audience are involved in the play, sharing bread with each other (sharing bread with the public was an important custom for The Bread and Puppet Theatre) `Performers pick up the loaves, distribute chunks among the audience. At the same time, a female performer brings out a water kettle and anoints Jesus' hands very slowly (she later moistens his face)` (The Drama Review, 1970: 74). The last part of the play depicts Christ being crucified, and the bird-plane now becomes a cross, on which hangs the Redeemer. A blackout ensues, only with the use of flashlights, the viewers can witness the removal of the body from the cross. When the stage lights come back on, a dragon appears, with the head of Christ in his mouth. The dragon is pulled by ropes to the ceiling, which is meant to symbolise the Ascension.

Rituals and theater, which are both cultural performances, have similarities such as serving the purpose of entertaining teaching the audience, belief from audiencce, use of props, use of space, and repesentaion. Since during this time period many commoners did not know how to read, the church had to present these rituals in order to teach them about events in the bible like the Crucification of Jesus Christ. Similaritly, a play will serve the purpose to teach the audience a certain idea that the playwright believes is necessary for the audience members, the audience vary depending on the time this play was written, to learn or understand. Unlike a play, which has no certain time frame to be perform, a ritual is perform during certain time of the liturgical year; for example, the passion of the cross