Some say Edwards contradicts
himself in his sermon - giving
no hope, yet implying some
kind of hope for his sinful
congregation. What excerpts
from his sermon would show
this contradiction? (See
paragraphs indicated to check
entire quote.)
A. P 7: there is no reason why you have not
dropped into hell... but that God's hand has
held you up
B. P 8,11: nothing that you can do to induce
God to spare you/Christ has thrown the
door of mercy wide
C. P 10: this is the dismal case of every soul
in this congregation that has not been born
again