What does Edwards put emphasis on in this message?

God's wrath, especially on judgement day

What happens to those who are never “born again” according to Edwards?

Dead to sin and forever “in the hands of an angry God”

What is the central idea of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?

God will punish all sinners, all who are unsaved will suffer

What was the Great Awakening?

A large-scale revival of Puritan ways and beliefs

All of these messages are expressed in the sermon except:

Salvation comes from a deep understanding of scripture

How effective and significant was the Great Awakening?

It did little to revive old-fashioned Puritanism

What imagery is used to explain God's wrath?

A flood of fire, waves, and fury

How does Edwards describe the eternity of the unsaved?

Exquisite horrible, unending misery

What was the impact this had on puritan life?

Went against a lot of puritan values and was very convicting

The ending of the sermon has biblical allusions that compare the congregation’s sin to:

The burning of Sodom by God and his angels in Genesis

What is significant about William Bradford’s writing, Of Plymouth Plantation?

It gives an accurate view of the settlers life in America

Edwards explains the wrath of God how?

Great waters that increase more and more

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1
How long did the message last?
1 ½ hours
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
2
What does Edwards put emphasis on in this message?
Woman at the Well
The 5 loaves and 3 fish
God's wrath, especially on judgement day
Jesus' mercy
3
How does Edwards describe God’s view of sinful humans?
Pity/desire to send help
Relentless anger/frustration
Prodigal sons
Forgiveness/compassion
4
What happens to those who are never “born again” according to Edwards?
Pity from satan
Eternal happiness
A place in heaven
Dead to sin and forever “in the hands of an angry God”
5
What is the central idea of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?
God cannot accept evil or sin into His kingdom
God will punish all sinners, all who are unsaved will suffer
God loves his holy creations despite their sins
Jesus came to redeem the world
6
What is the general tone of this piece?
Cynical
Jovial
Fanciful
Apathetic
7
What was the Great Awakening?
A large-scale revival of Puritan ways and beliefs
A massive exodus of settlers from Europe to the new world
The rapid decline of Puritanism and extreme religion
A massive witnessing movement for Christianity
8
The literature of the Puritans/separatists was largely based upon what?
Labor/everyday life
Passion/desire
Mythology/fear
Emotion/feeling
9
All of these messages are expressed in the sermon except:
It will be terrible for those unsaved when Christ returns
God’s wrath is unlike any other horror in the world
Salvation comes from a deep understanding of scripture
Saved will understand Gods wrath because sinners suffering
10
How effective and significant was the Great Awakening?
It returned Puritanism to prominence
It did little to revive old-fashioned Puritanism
11
What imagery is used to explain God's wrath?
A falling rock
A flood of fire, waves, and fury
Black clouds
Burning stone
12
How does Edwards describe the eternity of the unsaved?
Exquisite horrible, unending misery
A little bit of eternal suffering
A place in heaven
Eternal peace
13
Who is the famous preacher who delivered Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?
William Bradford
Patrick Henry
Washington Irving
Jonathan Edwards
14
What was the reaction of the people listening to the message?
Hunger
Peacefulness
Chaos
Anger
15
What was the impact this had on puritan life?
Made the puritans fear God even less.
Was exactly like they have been taught
Not convicting at all because they didn’t care
Went against a lot of puritan values and was very convicting
16
The ending of the sermon has biblical allusions that compare the congregation’s sin to:
The death of Jesus on the cross in the Gospels
The burning of Sodom by God and his angels in Genesis
The prophecies of punishment for evildoers in Revelation
The plagues upon Egypt in Exodus
17
Around what years does this literary time period (awakening) fit?
1600s
1700-mid 1700s
1750-1800
18
What is significant about William Bradford’s writing, Of Plymouth Plantation?
It gives an accurate view of the settlers life in America
It provides an epic story that is unlike other Pilgrim works
It depicts an account of general Native American life
It depicts the settlers' conflict with the clergy in Europe
19
Edwards explains the wrath of God how?
Small waves that stop eventually
A drought
Great waters that increase more and more
Rain drops that end after a few minutes
20
All of the following are themes within Puritan beliefs except:
Power
Predestination
Reformation
Hard work and self-discipline

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