Christian History Magazine—Issue 8: Jonathan Edwards & the Great Awakening
Overview
Puritanism, Calvinism and rationalism—three foundational worldviews to the theology and philosophy of the greatest thinker in American history. Though beset with controversy and ongoing ministry difficulties, Jonathan Edwards managed to combine Herculean intellectual labors with child-like piety on his quest to know the infinitely complex yet blissfully simple Almighty God. Join his endeavor in this exciting issue of Christian History & Biography!
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Top Highlights
“Edwards became convinced that the postmillennial outlook of Daniel Whitby was true to Scripture.” (source)
“For the Puritans, orthodox doctrine had to be accompanied by repentance personal trust in Christ, and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit awakening and illuminating the heart. Head and heart were expected to function together in the Spirit-led life.” (source)
“The preachers of the Awakening wanted people to know that outward morality was not enough for salvation. An inward change was necessary. An individual needed to feel deeply sin and unworthiness before a righteous God.” (source)
“But he watched the Awakening carefully and concluded that true religion does indeed consist primarily of (to use his own term) affections.” (source)
“American Puritans had preferred classical premillennialism to the amillennial outlook of the Reformers.” (source)
- Title: Christian History Magazine—Issue 8: Jonathan Edwards & the Great Awakening
- Author: Christian History Institute
- Series: Christian History Magazine
- Publisher: Christian History Institute
- Print Publication Date: 1985
- Logos Release Date: 2009
- Era: era:Contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Great Awakening; Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758
- Resource ID: LLS:12.30.8
- Resource Type: Magazine
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:39:38Z