Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms from Jonathan Edwards' sermon, highlighting themes of revival, divine wrath, and spiritual experiences.

Great Awakening

A religious revival movement in the 1730s and 1740s in New England, emphasizing a personal relationship with God.

Calvinist theology

A branch of Protestantism that emphasizes the sovereignty of God, predestination, and the total depravity of humanity.

Divine wrath

The anger of God directed at sin and evil; a central theme in Edwards' sermon warning of eternal punishment.

Revival

An awakening or renewed interest in religious faith, often marked by emotional experiences and fervent expressions of devotion.

Spiritual experience

A profound feeling or awareness of the presence and majesty of God, as described by Edwards.

Inexpressible misery

The unimaginable suffering faced by those who reject salvation and face eternal judgment, as articulated by Edwards.

Imagery

Vivid and descriptive language used to create visual representations of concepts; used by Edwards to convey the fear of God's wrath.

Sincere faith

A genuine and deep belief in God, essential for salvation according to Edwards.

Heavenly delight

The spiritual joy and peace experienced in the presence of God, as described in Edwards' journal about Sarah Pierrepont.

Majestic meekness

A combination of grandeur and humility in the character of God, as noted in Edward's reflections on divine attributes.