Question

They are now the objects of that very same anger and wrath of God, that is expressed in the torments of hell. And the reason why they don't go down to hell at each moment, is not because God, in whose power they are, is not then very angry with them; as angry as he is with many of those miserable creatures now tormented in hell, who there feel and bear the fierceness of his wrath. Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Edwards's opinion, as a minister, of the members of his congregation?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

They had angered God and were in danger of eternal da mnation.

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Jonathan Edwards' sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a vivid descriptive sermon delivered by him in Connecticut, trying to persuade people to abstain from their wicked ways and turn to God. Giving a vivid image of the anger of God, he implores on the people to change their ways and seek salvation.

In the given passage, Edwards describes how the people had angered God and had done many despicable things which were against the very nature and belief of a Christian. Being a minister to take care of his flock, it is his job to take care of the members of his congregation. And not only that, it is also his duty to point out their mistakes and make sure that they are brought back to the "fold", back to the rightful path. He had to make sure that they are saved from the very Hell that they fear, the eternal da mnation that God had made for the sinners.