The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners

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The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners
AuthorJonathan Edwards
CountryUnited States
SubjectTheology
Publication date
1734

The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners is a sermon by American Christian theologian, reformer, author, and pastor, Jonathan Edwards, originally published in 1734,[1] that uses the text of Romans 3:19 as its basis.[2]

Synopsis

The main subject of the doctrinal part of Edwards' sermon is the free grace of God in man's salvation, especially in regards to justification by faith alone.[3] Edwards examines the context of Romans 3:19 in which the Apostle Paul chastises the Jewish people for their literal observance and interpretation of the Law and then proceeds to condemn them for it. Edwards affirms, and then elaborates upon, Paul's original assertion.[4]

Analysis

Edwards preached the sermon during the

Connecticut River Valley in the winter and spring of 1734-5. During this same period, more than three hundred of Edwards' congregation made professions of faith.[1]

"The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners" was preached against the principles of Arminianism, namely the disabling effects of original sin, free will and the tendency to make morality the essence of religion.[1]

History and impact

While not as popular as some of his other works, modern day

Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University opened, Piper was quoted as saying that its opening had "fulfilled a dream I did not expect to see.”[7]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Christian Classics Ehtheral Library". Calvin College of Computer Science. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
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  4. ^ "Edwards Center at Yale". Yale University. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  5. ^ "Jonathan Edwards.org". Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  6. ^ Piper, John (1998). "One". God's Passion for His Glory. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books. pp. 21–26.
  7. ^ "Miscellanies". Retrieved 2009-08-26.

Further reading

  • The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners Jonathan Edwards, Diggory Press,

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