A Persuasion Analysis of the Persuasion in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards famous work entitled Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is a sermon that was given on the eighth of July in the year 1741. This sermon was preached to a congregation in Northampton, Massachusetts. Although this particular sermon seems to have a dark and gloomy idea and perception of religion, it left many in tears and wanting to hear more. The purpose of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God was to inform and persuade the people. Edwards wanted to show them that there was absolutely no hope of salvation found outside of Jesus Christ. There are three primary ways that Edwards could have accomplished his goal …show more content…
Edwards says, “You cannot bear the and wrath of the infinite GOD. And you that are young men, and young women, will you neglect this precious season that you now enjoy, when so many others of your age are renouncing all youthful vanities, and flocking to Christ?” Edwards is clearly trying to show these people that this sermon is about them individually. In the b Jonathan Edwards was definitely trying to persuade the people to flee from their sin and run to Christ. He alarmed them through his teachings of the danger of being unconverted. He persuaded a lot of people and many were converted under his teachings. He has very good persuading skills because he uses language, word pictures, and speaks directly to a people. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God might be fearful but it definitely makes people think about their relationship with God. Clearly, Edwards does a great job of persuading people in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
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