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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Doctrine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?
(a) Those who have not been "born again."
(b) People who live as God intends them to.
(c) Souls already in hell.
(d) Adam.

2. 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.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?
(a) Delight.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Quiet.

4. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) Egyptians.
(b) The Pharisees.
(c) The Israelites.
(d) Christians.

5. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God's anger comes and goes; this is what determines the moment a sinner will be sent to hell.
(b) God is as angry with sinners on earth as He is with sinners in hell.
(c) Once a sinner is in hell, God is no longer angry at them.
(d) Sinners only stay on earth for as long as they escape God's attention.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?

4. What is Edwards' third argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?

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