Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards was an influential 18th-century American preacher, theologian, and philosopher, known for his role in shaping the First Great Awakening. Born in 1703, Edwards was a key figure in religious history, recognized for his fiery sermons and profound writings on Puritan theology. His most famous work, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," exemplifies his passion for reviving spiritual fervor and exploring the human relationship with God.
Book summaries for books written by Jonathan Edwards
Quotes
True religion, in great part, consists in holy affections.
A truly gracious love to God must begin with a delight in His holiness.
The exercises of true religion may have all these affections.
Grace is the fountain whence all holy love flows.
The more a true saint loves God, the more he desires to love Him.
It is the nature of true love to desire to have our beloved loved by others.
The nature of true divine love is to delight in its object.
True religion is a great thing; it is the principal concern of mankind.
The end of the commandment is charity.
A heart that truly loves God delights to think of Him.
True love to God has a complacency in Him.
True saints have their hearts drawn forth in love to God.