Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Adilene Almeyda “Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God” Analysis The message that I got from this sermon was that God is the only reason that we have not gone to Hell. I believe that Jonathan Edwards was trying to bring people back to a life of faith. It seems to me that he was a very devout believer that wanted others to join him in his belief. He was trying to make people realize that they need God and that they need the church. The author connects the physical world to the spiritual world.…

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Jonathan Edwards was a Puritan theologian who was a primary figure during the Great Awakening. Edwards delivered his fiery sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” to his puritan congregation in 1741 using powerful images of heaven and hell and a sense of urgency to convince sinners to come to Christ. To achieve his desired purpose of urging sinners to receive God’s grace before it is too late, Edwards employs ethos…

writing the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. The puritans believed in being productive and serving God, which they did by not committing sins. Within those beliefs puritans were thoroughly concerned on who was the wicked and damned to hell and who was not. In the excerpt, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Jonathan Edwards uses imagery along with his similes within his writing. In the second section lines 17 through 28 in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Edwards uses…

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Analysis When first reading over the complete sermon one might think that it would be a very radical thing in this current time period. However, back in the 18th century this sermon was probably something that was viewed as entirely normal. This sermon is coming from the perspective of Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards was a revivalist preacher that was very open and forthcoming with how he felt and how he viewed things. This demeanor of his came utterly…

Ms. Smalley English III 10/15/15 Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God “How dreadful is the state of those that are daily and hourly in the danger of this great wrath and infinite misery.” A quote by Jonathan Edwards in his famous sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, where he discusses his Puritan beliefs. In his sermon, Edwards uses strong words and violent imagery to portray concepts such as how unsaved Puritans are going to hell and how God’s wrath is torturous and merciless. Perhaps…

Congregation Uproar Well respected Puritan Minister, Jonathan Edwards, in his sermon “Sinners In the Hands Of An Angry God” (1741), vilifies the consequences of unrepentant sinners. Edwards’s purpose was to outline for the congregation by the refusing of repenting would lead to many punishments. He implies a dramatic tone in order to propose that non repentance is inescapable. Edwards employs imagery, repetition, and vivid metaphors in his use of pathos. Edwards operation of imagery is…

In "Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God (July 8,1741)" by Jonathan Edwards, Edwards delivers a sermon. In Edwards famous sermon he utilizes literary devices such as Metaphors, Repitition, and Imagery. Edwards uses these devices to give emphasis on his speech. Edwards famous sermon consists of metaphors throughout it. In paragraph 10, line 17 Edwards claims "That shall keep out of hell longest will be there in a little time." Ergo, even through you may be safe now at this moment there's always…

Inexperienced readers of Jonathan Edwards’s “Sinners in the hands of an Angry God” may be concerned that a Puritan minister appears to threaten and frighten his congregation; however, it is actually his ethical approach to the topic of accepting Christ that binds him to his audience. Readers of Edwards sermon may think that this is some man trying to get his point across about this “Angry hand of God.” But what readers may not know as they read is, Jonathan Edwards is their minister and is…

Joey Brushett Summer Post English 11 February 13, 2018 Jonathan Edwards Sermon Jonathan Edwards wrote a sermon, "Sinners in the hands of an angry God" on July 8, 1741. This sermon was delivered during the awakening period. During an awakening time, an individual was transformed from a state of sin through a new birth. He warned that if his audience did not respond, they would suffer the consequences for all…

Jonathan Edwards’ tone when preaching the “The Sinners In the Hand of an Angry God” was serious and sharp. Edwards’ description of hell would surely make anyone frightened and disturbed. I know that Edwards’ purpose for describing Hell as a gaping mouth waiting to consume them in flame will engage the audience’s emotions to convince the listeners of the how serious their sin are. Not only that, Edwards kept repeating the word wrath throughout the sermon. Edwards sees men as a race which hangs…