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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edwards mentions, in the Application section of his sermon, God's "omnipotent" power (412). What kind of power does this mean God has?
(a) All-seeing.
(b) Merciful.
(c) All-powerful.
(d) Wise.

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) It is the wrath of righteousness.
(c) God's wrath is only made less, not prevented, by good works.
(d) God rarely shows mercy to sinners.

3. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that sinners can expect no "mitigation" (416), what is he saying they should not expect?
(a) Freedom.
(b) A reduction in suffering.
(c) Change.
(d) Understanding of their own situation.

4. In the Application section of his sermon, what argument does Edwards offer to those who are unconvinced by his sermon?
(a) They can read the truth of what he is saying in the Bible.
(b) There are many people in hell who were also unconvinced.
(c) It costs them nothing to believe him and be wrong, but costs them everything to disbelieve and be wrong.
(d) Christ's love will convince them if Edwards' words do not.

5. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?
(a) Loud and threatening.
(b) Friendly and cheerful.
(c) Calm and reasonable.
(d) Stern and angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a key point that Edwards makes as he argues the seventh point in the Doctrine section of the sermon?

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

4. What does Edwards say, at the beginning of the Application section of his sermon, is the overall purpose of the sermon?

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

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