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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?
(a) Internal to humans.
(b) Originating with God.
(c) Varied and extensive.
(d) Complex and subtle.

4. 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?
(a) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(b) They did not have adequate leadership.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They failed to listen to their leaders.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The system of divine justice.
(b) The Christian origin story.
(c) Heaven.
(d) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?

3. In the Application section of his sermon, what argument does Edwards offer to those who are unconvinced by his sermon?

4. According to the Doctrine section of the sermon, what is always hanging over the heads of sinners?

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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