On July 8, 1741, Jonathon Edwards delivered what is known as “the sermon for which England never forgave him”. His sermon sparked the fires of the Great Awakening. The American colonies, in reaction to his sermon, were pulled away from European Christianity in fear of sin and of Hell. Devoted to his God, and truly believing in the horrors of Hell, and what sinning could bring was what gave Edwards the motivation for his speech. He prayed that people understand what he is saying, and started believing, as he did, in the awfulness of what sinning can bring. According to the narrator, he had a reputation as a harsh man, incapable of love, but in reality, he was none of those things. Those who knew him said he was kind and insightful, and was a loving father and husband, and a good friend to those in need.
I think that Jonathon Edwards’ sermon will contain thoughts and ideas of what Hell might hold. I predict that he will tell of the horrible things that could happen to those who sin, and go against the rules of Christianity. His words will most likely be very powerful, and marybe even frightening.The narrator of this video said that Edwards had a “stunning metaphor on the wrath of God”. Therefore, I think that he may use literary devices and figurative language to bring his words to life. He just wanted people to see life differently, and to live it fully, without sin. By evoking horrible imagery of the terrible wrath of God upon sinners, he hoped to accomplish just that.
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