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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, what does Edwards tell the congregation about their careful tending of their own health and safety?
(a) They need to focus more on prayer and church attendance.
(b) It will not help them avoid death and damnation.
(c) They need to turn their attention to helping others.
(d) It is a way of honoring God and His creation.

2. What is the first characteristic of the wrath that awaits sinners that Edwards reminds his congregants about in the Application section of his sermon?
(a) It is the wrath of an infinite God.
(b) God rarely shows mercy to sinners.
(c) It is the wrath of righteousness.
(d) God's wrath is only made less, not prevented, by good works.

3. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.
(b) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.
(c) Sinners hate God and His laws.
(d) God's Providence is for every human soul.

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

5. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?
(a) Christ's love.
(b) The possibility of their repentance.
(c) His arbitrary will.
(d) Their covenant with Him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards quotes the Bible as saying that the Israelites were "void of counsel," (405). What is this saying about the Israelites?

3. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?

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

5. What is the second characteristic of the wrath that awaits sinners that Edwards reminds his congregants about in the Application section of his sermon?

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