Question

in paragraph six of \sinners in the hands of an angry god,\ what does edwards suggest about spiritual reform?

he suggests that church and state should be separated.
he suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation.
he suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation.
he suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation.

Explanation:

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Analyze the context of paragraph six

In paragraph six of Jonathan Edwards's sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God", Edwards addresses those who are unconverted but believe they are safe because they lead moral, religious lives. He argues that their personal efforts, reformations, and religious duties cannot keep them out of hell. This directly relates to Puritan Literature and Sermon Analysis regarding the doctrine of salvation by grace alone.

Evaluate the theological argument

Edwards, a prominent figure in Jonathan Edwards studies, emphasizes that human efforts at "spiritual reform" or "reformation" (such as praying, attending church, or keeping up a form of religion) are insufficient. Without a true spiritual rebirth (regeneration) by the sovereign grace of God, these "good works" cannot save a person from divine wrath.

Match with the multiple-choice options

• Option 1: "He suggests that church and state should be separated." (Incorrect; this is a political concept not discussed here).
• Option 2: "He suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation." (Incorrect; Edwards emphasizes the universal danger of damnation for all unconverted sinners).
• Option 3: "He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation." (Correct; this matches his argument that outward reform and religious duties are insufficient without divine grace).
• Option 4: "He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation." (Incorrect; the sermon ultimately offers an opportunity for salvation through conversion).

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<mcq-correct>(C) He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation.</mcq-correct>
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Analyze the context of paragraph six

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Evaluate the theological argument

Edwards, a prominent figure in Jonathan Edwards studies, emphasizes that human efforts at "spiritual reform" or "reformation" (such as praying, attending church, or keeping up a form of religion) are insufficient. Without a true spiritual rebirth (regeneration) by the sovereign grace of God, these "good works" cannot save a person from divine wrath.

Match with the multiple-choice options

• Option 1: "He suggests that church and state should be separated." (Incorrect; this is a political concept not discussed here).
• Option 2: "He suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation." (Incorrect; Edwards emphasizes the universal danger of damnation for all unconverted sinners).
• Option 3: "He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation." (Correct; this matches his argument that outward reform and religious duties are insufficient without divine grace).
• Option 4: "He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation." (Incorrect; the sermon ultimately offers an opportunity for salvation through conversion).

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