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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will attempt to evade it.
(b) They will cause it themselves.
(c) They will call on God's mercy.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

2. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) They are unpredictable.
(c) They believe themselves to be more powerful than they actually are.
(d) There are a huge number of them.

3. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?
(a) "There is nothing that keeps wicked men, at any one moment, out of hell, but the mere pleasure of God."
(b) "The Use may be of Awakening to unconverted persons in this congregation."
(c) "There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment."
(d) "Their foot shall slide in due time. "

4. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(b) Humans can understand earthly authorities.
(c) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(d) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?
(a) Fear of hell.
(b) God's power.
(c) Righteous believers.
(d) Its own sinfulness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

2. In the "Doctrine" section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to God's "sovereign" power. What kind of power is this?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?

4. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

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

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