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Born in East Windsor, CT As the only grandson, he was the chosen heir of Rev. Solomon Stoddard Admitted to Yale at 13 Married in 1727 Had a harmonious relationship with his town until the mid-1740s He tried to restore his congregation to the original sense of religious commitment that had been found during the original Puritan exodus to America. He was a master at the art of persuading his congregation that it could possess intense awareness of humanity’s condition.
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He went too far. He began naming names from his pulpit…some of this were prominent members of society. He only allowed communion to be taken by those that had publicly declared themselves to be “saved.” The people of the town turned against him and dismissed him. They would rather have no sermons than let him preach. He was unable to find another church. He ended up becoming the president of Princeton before dying of the smallpox vaccination.
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Hell fire and brimstone “In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God…” (209). His basic premise is that God is angry at our sin and ready to smite us down at the least provocation. He typically preached this sermons in a loud, nearly yelling tone. Becomes repetitive
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P. 210 Man falls without warning; the only reason you haven’t is God’s appointed time has not yet come. “There is nothing that keeps wicked men at any one moment our of hell, but the mere pleasure of God.” Man deserves to be cast into hell. P. 211 Sword of divine justice over their heads Unconverted men belong in hell The pit has opened its mouth under man while the flames rage and glow The old serpent is gaping for them.
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P. 212 Raging waves of the troubled sea Furnace of fire and brimstone for the soul Pit has a “rotten covering” Arrows of death fly unseen Every man feels he can be the one to escape hell. P. 213 “foolish children” delude themselves God is under no obligation to keep you from eternal destruction unless you believe in Christ. “held in the hand of God, over the pit of hell.” “God is dreadfully provoked.”
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P. 214 “an incensed God” Spider’s web vs. the rock Chaff on the threshing floor Great waters ready to burst from behind the reservoir P. 215 Bow and arrow of justice A spider or “loathsome” insect vs. the fire “offended him infinitely more than ever a stubborn rebel did his prince…”
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P. 216 “you hang by a slender thread” His wrath is fierce and can’t be avoided. P. 217 “…you shall not suffer beyond what strict justice requires…” You get your whole punishment. How great and how terrible
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P. 218 Everlasting wrath No end in sight to the horror. Punishment is infinite. P. 219 You may be there quicker than you think. Be careful…you could be next. Now…there is a great opportunity before you. Guilt is great.
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P. 220 Don’t neglect the opportunity before you. Be afraid of what happens should you not repent. Is this the type of sermon you would want to hear every Sunday?
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