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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Application.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Application section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "earthly potentates" (413). What are "earthly potentates"?
(a) The subjects of human rulers.
(b) Farmers and shepherds.
(c) Geographical features.
(d) Kings and other human authorities.

2. In the Application section of his sermon, what phrase does Edwards keep adding to in order to increase the intensity of his point?
(a) The wrath of God.
(b) The King of kings.
(c) The fires of hell.
(d) The depth of sin.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It exceeds normal boundaries.
(b) It is a relic of the past.
(c) It is as hot as fire.
(d) It draws attention to itself.

4. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Accepting Christ is the only way to avoid hell.
(b) People fool themselves if they think they have the power to keep themselves out of hell.
(c) God is the only thing keeping sinners out of hell.
(d) Sinners would create hell for themselves if God did not restrain them.

5. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.
(b) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.
(c) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.
(d) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?

2. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?

3. In the Application section of his sermon, to what does Edwards compare accepting Christ?

4. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?

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