Category Archives: Jonathan Edwards
“Heaven is a world of love” by Jonathan Edwards
“There are many principles contrary to love, that make this world like a tempestuous sea. Selfishness, and envy, and revenge, and jealousy, and kindred passions keep life on earth in a constant tumult, and make it a scene of confusion … Continue reading
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“Inconceivable love” by Jonathan Edwards
“The work of redemption which the gospel makes known, above all things, affords motives to love. For that work was the most glorious and wonderful exhibition of love that ever was seen or heard of. Love is the principal thing … Continue reading
“Humility” by Jonathan Edwards
“Let all be exhorted earnestly to seek much of a humble spirit, and to endeavor to be humble in all their behavior toward God and men. Seek for a deep and abiding sense of your comparative meanness before God and … Continue reading
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“Faithful ministers of the Gospel” by Jonathan Edwards
“Faithful ministers of the Gospel will labor hard for the salvation of souls, and will deny themselves, and will be willing to undergo hardship as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. They will be of a spirit to spend and be … Continue reading
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“On Christ’s heart from eternity” by Jonathan Edwards
“The people that are converted and brought home to Christ by the preaching of the Gospel are a people that God has especially formed for His glory (Isaiah 43:7). And to this end they are predestined and called (Ephesians 1:11-12). … Continue reading
“When we were helpless” by Jonathan Edwards
“Man is in a very miserable state and condition. He lost the favor of God. He lost eternal life. He lost all. Man is a poor lost creature. He is a poor miserable captive in the hands of Satan. Man … Continue reading
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“The chief end of creation” by Jonathan Edwards
“The creation of the world seems to have been especially for this end: that the eternal Son of God might obtain a spouse, towards whom He might fully exercise the infinite benevolence of His nature and to whom He might, … Continue reading
