The message
from Edwards's "" is that mankind is inherently sinful and it is only through God's
grace that Man is able to avoid eternal damnation and torment.Edwards's goal was to encourage
people to turn towards God and away from sin before it was too late.
Edwards
was a minister during the Great Awakening.This period is marked by emotional responses to
religion, a contrast from the more rational approach of the Enlightenment.In trying to make
people see the urgency in making a decision for God, Edwards focused on what would happen if
people stayed away from God's mercies; they could expect to spend eternity in Hell.Edwards also
pointed out the frailty of life and that the only way to assure oneself a place in Heaven was to
accept salvation right away.Edwards's sermon was printed as well as given from the pulpit, thus
giving him a larger audience.While Edwards's speaking style had a powerful effect on his
congregants, his words were still...
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