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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There is nothing that sinners can do to keep themselves alive if God wants them dead.
(b) Sinners are like a rebellious army.
(c) Sinners are like defiant children.
(d) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.

2. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) Noah's Ark.
(b) The Last Supper.
(c) Sodom and Gomorrah.
(d) The Garden of Eden.

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

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

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?
(a) They are wise.
(b) They cannot be argued with.
(c) They cannot be changed.
(d) They are just.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?

3. 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?

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?

5. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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