Sinners in the hand of an angry god

After persuading his listeners of their sinfulness during most of the selection from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, how does Edwards's attitude change at the end of the sermon?

He become hopeful

What does Edwards think is true of the members of his congregation in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

They are all sinners.

What contrasting images does Edwards use to describe God's wrath?

fire and water

What images does Edwards use in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God to draw a picture of the anger of God?

floods and fire

Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word mourn in this passage from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God? To see many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit!

grieve

Edwards compares each of his listeners to "a spider, or some loathesome insect [held] over the fire" in order to stress a human being's

powerlessness in comparison to God

Edwards uses the phrase "dead in sin" to describe

those who have not yet experienced the grace of conversion

Based on the context, what does the word duration mean in this passage from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God? When you look forwrd, you shall see a long forever, a boundless duration before you, which will swallow up your thoughts and amaze your soul...

time period

Edwards's vivid descriptions of Hell are meant to

to frighten his audience

n the selection from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, what is the author's main intention?

to frighten his listeners into seeking salvation

What is the basic way in which Edwards tries to move his listeners in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?

with images of hell

What is the main message of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?

Salvation is gained through Christ