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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Doctrine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) Egyptians.
(b) The Pharisees.
(c) Christians.
(d) The Israelites.

2. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners only stay on earth for as long as they escape God's attention.
(b) God is as angry with sinners on earth as He is with sinners in hell.
(c) Once a sinner is in hell, God is no longer angry at them.
(d) God's anger comes and goes; this is what determines the moment a sinner will be sent to hell.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?
(a) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(b) They think that God does not exist.
(c) They think that hell does not exist.
(d) They think that they are special favorites of God.

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?
(a) Delight.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

5. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?
(a) God's careful tending.
(b) Christian people.
(c) God's Creation.
(d) Jewish people.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?

2. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?

3. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

4. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?

5. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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