Are people basically GOOD?

Jonathan Edwards Believed in “Predestination”: one’s salvation or damnation was decided by God at the beginning of time Also believed that man is responsible for their own actions Therefore, he argued that people could demonstrate and honor their salvation by accepting Christ as their savior and throwing themselves on God’s mercy

Was a strict and stern preacher who became known as a charismatic and energetic leader He started the “Great Awakening”; a religious revival that lasted about 15 years The Puritan church had been fading in its faith and loosing its congregation The Puritans believed that comfort led to complacency and complacency led to sin and damnation Instilled the fear of eternal life in hell

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Uses strong figures of speech (list examples in your notes as we read) When reading the sermon, imagine the fire and brimstone, the heat of hells flames; picture the rising water and the buildup of pressure