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The sermon challenges the notion of passive salvation, urging believers to actively strive and press into the Kingdom of God with earnest effort. Drawing from the teachings of Jonathan Edwards and key scriptures such as Matthew 11:12 and Luke 13:24, the message emphasizes that while salvation is solely by the grace of Christ, the seeker must demonstrate faith through persistent seeking, sacrifice, and perseverance. The speaker warns against the danger of giving up or becoming complacent, highlighting the eternal consequences of failing to persevere to the end. Listeners are called to count the cost of seeking the Lord, recognize the present opportunity for mercy, and resolve to pursue salvation with all their might until they receive the blessing.

Welcome to today's episode, where we begin an in-depth, step-by-step journey through Volume 1 of the landmark two-volume Hickman edition of *The Works of Jonathan Edwards*, published by Banner of Truth. In this discussion, we lay the groundwork for our series by exploring the history of this monumental collection—including Sereno Dwight's foundational 19th-century *Memoirs* and how it compares to early biographies like those of Samuel Hopkins and Alexander Allen—before providing a guided tour through each treatise in the table of contents. From landmark philosophical and theological masterworks like *Freedom of the Will*, *Original Sin*, *The End for Which God Created the World*, and *Religious Affections*, to historical revival accounts, church controversy defenses, and pastoral sermons, this episode serves as your essential roadmap to understanding the scope, context, and enduring spiritual legacy of Edwards' primary writings.

The sermon explores the biblical principle that a person's heart is aligned with what they truly value, using a personal anecdote about sharing a trophy to illustrate the choice between earthly rewards and spiritual generosity. It examines Matthew 6 to argue that Christians should prioritize storing up eternal treasures in heaven over accumulating earthly possessions or seeking human approval. The message emphasizes that God's approval and the joy of His presence are superior to any temporary worldly gain, citing Abraham's faith and Jonathan Edwards' concept of expanding one's capacity to enjoy God. Listeners are challenged to evaluate their time, focus, and desires to ensure they are rightly treasuring Jesus Christ, which leads to a life illuminated by light rather than consumed by darkness.

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we step into 17th-century England to explore the turbulent life and enduring legacy of John Flavel—an outlawed Puritan pastor who was forced to preach under cover of night, yet whose written works became a beacon of profound comfort and piercing spiritual clarity. From his rich practical allegories like Husbandry Spiritualized to his deeply searching classic The Touchstone of Sincerity—a work so spiritually acute that Jonathan Edwards relied on it heavily when shaping his own Treatise Concerning Religious Affections—Flavel spent a lifetime shepherding souls through the furnace of affliction. Whether holding up the crucible of Scripture to help us test the authenticity of our faith or pointing us to the steady compass of Divine Providence, Flavel's voice cuts through the noise of modern life to call our hearts back to what is genuine, quiet, and eternally secure in Christ.

Welcome to another episode of the podcast, where today we dive deep into Jonathan Edwards's foundational revival trilogy to explore how one of history's greatest pastor-theologians navigated the thrilling yet treacherous waters of spiritual awakening. From the remarkable local conversions in Northampton to his razor-sharp diagnostic tests for genuine revival, Edwards offers an unequaled masterclass in discerning the work of the Holy Spirit. Together, we'll examine his searching warnings on undiscerned spiritual pride, the deceptive snare of modern "immediate revelations," and the subtle ways Satan exploits even our most elevated spiritual frames. Whether you are seeking a biblical blueprint for testing spiritual claims or a humbling guide for pastoral discernment, Edwards's timeless insights remain a vital manual for the Church today.

In this upcoming episode of The Narrated Puritan, we journey into 18th-century colonial America to uncover the incandescent life and ministry of Samuel Davies—a man Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones famously called "one of your greatest preachers." Born to humble beginnings and educated under Samuel Blair at the historic Faggs Manor academy, Davies entered pastoral ministry under the constant shadow of terminal illness, preaching every sermon with urgent, eternity-bound gravity. From navigating Virginia's rigid legal establishment to turn local "Reading Houses" into licensed Presbyterian churches, to pioneering literacy and evangelism among hundreds of enslaved African Americans, Davies' fearless leadership laid the very groundwork for religious liberty in America while inspiring the legendary pulpit fire of a young Patrick Henry. Join us as we trace his remarkable journey from the Virginia frontier to his final days succeeding Jonathan Edwards as the fourth president of the College of New Jersey, and discover why Davies' solemn, heart-searching preaching still speaks with profound power to our generation today.

Jonathan Edwards was far more than the solemn, fire-and-brimstone preacher history textbooks suggest—he was a teenage prodigy, a revolutionary thinker, and a man whose formidable intellect was consumed by a passion for the beauty and glory of God. From his radical youthful vowing to "live with all my might" and his fiery leadership during the Great Awakening, to his dignified posture when ousted by his own congregation and his groundbreaking writings on the frontier, Edwards' life stands as an unshakeable blueprint for intentional living. His story strips away modern excuses, daring us to trade digital distraction and passive drifting for a disciplined mind, unyielding convictions, and a life wholly devoted to what matters for eternity.

Behind the iconic narrative of Jonathan Edwards' legendary sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" lies a far more intense, forgotten historical reality: the day Edwards lost control of his pulpit. Delving into rarely cited eyewitness accounts, diary entries, and the overnight prayers that preceded the famous July 8, 1741 assembly at Enfield, this deep dive peels back centuries of embellishment to reveal an unfinished sermon drowned out by cries of distress, an all-night intercessory vigil that laid the groundwork for the revival, and Edwards' own cautious distrust of the very emotional hysteria he unleashed. Discover how a team of visiting pastors stepped into the chaos of the meetinghouse floor, and why the real spark of America's Great Awakening was less about one man's literary rhetoric and far more about hidden intercession, collaborative crisis counseling, and the complex reality of human conversion.

The Christian view of history has a start, a middle, and an end. It gives a sense of finality. Christ did not merely arrive at the end of the former age; He brought it to an end with His world-changing act of redemption. Jonathan Edwards wrote that "grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected". This grace arrives in history with the death of Christ, and the consequences of this perfect death are flowing out through history. Christ died for the many, to put their sins away. He has done everything necessary for the salvation of His people. Your duty is to come to Him, to belong to Him, so that you can enjoy this salvation.

Introduction Covenant - Berith (Hebrew) and Diatheke (Greek) A Better Priest (vv 1-6) Better Promises (vv 7-12) A Better Covenant (v 13) Jonathan Edwards - "God's declared design in all this is, that the heirs of the promises might have an undoubting hope, and full joy, in an assurance of their future glory." Conclusion

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on sanctifying the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10) as the Christian Sabbath, taking a positive approach—asking what the day is for rather than listing prohibitions—drawing on Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, and Puritans like Ezekiel Hopkins. He outlines three categories of duty: acts of piety, with corporate worship as the chief part (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16; Heb 10; Ps 122), making the day 'church-shaped' with prayer meeting, Sunday school, and fellowship, plus private and family worship where fathers lead catechism and devotions (Isaiah 58:13–14); acts of charity such as hospitality (Rom 12:13; 1 Pet 4:9) and visiting the sick (Matt 12:12); and acts of necessity like eating and genuine emergencies. Applications from Reformed writers include preparing on Saturday night (J.I. Packer), delighting in the day as the Puritans' 'market day for the soul' (Ps 118), improving the day, and anticipating eternal rest, since Hebrews 4:9 says a sabbatismos remains for God's people—Spurgeon called it a 'dress rehearsal for eternity.' Finally, citing Thomas Shepard's warning against both profaneness and pharisaical strictness, Hogan urges guarding against legalism, closing with Christopher Wordsworth's hymn 'O Day of Rest and Gladness.'

In John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, few figures offer a more sobering warning to the traveling soul than the character Temporary. Living in the town of Grace-less, right next door to Turn-back, Temporary begins his journey with intense zeal—weeping over his sins, seeking godly counsel, and setting his face resolutely toward the Celestial City. Yet, despite his bright start and genuine emotional stirrings, his zeal quickly cools, he aligns himself with a man named Save-self, and he slides back into total spiritual ruin. Through this tragic figure, Bunyan illustrates what Puritan theologians like Thomas Goodwin, John Owen, Jonathan Edwards, and A. W. Pink identified as the "common influences" of the Holy Spirit—a work that can enlighten the mind, stir the emotions, and reform outward behavior without ever regenerating the heart. Temporary's story is not a tale of open hypocrisy, but a compelling, cautionary study in the vital difference between a temporary emotional reaction to the truth and a permanent, heart-transforming union with Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the enduring influence of Puritanism on church history and American culture by examining its theological foundations and political impact. The speaker highlights key developments such as the Westminster Standards, the establishment of congregational polity in New England, and the concept of visible saints within state-supported churches. A central focus is placed on five historical figures—Matthew Henry, Cotton Mather, Jonathan Edwards, C.H. Spurgeon, and D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones—who are identified as carriers of the Puritan spiritual and intellectual legacy. The discussion critiques the secularization of Puritan ideals in American political rhetoric while affirming their continued relevance for biblical study and personal devotion. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to draw from this rich heritage to deepen their understanding of Scripture and grow closer to Christ.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable historical accounts of child conversions during the great 18th and 19th-century revivals—from the famous four-year-old Phoebe Bartlett in Jonathan Edwards's Northampton to the quiet, powerful awakenings in the valleys of Wales and the national schools of Ulster. Together, we explore how revival leaders like James Robe, Thomas Phillips, and Asahel Nettleton documented and evaluated these young lives, examining the secret prayer societies children formed in barns and behind hedges, the profound way their simple faith catalyzed entire households, and the careful pastoral discernment used to test genuine spiritual transformation.

This week we finish looking at Ephesians 2:3 and move to 2:4 were we see the great love God showed when He made a way for our Salvation through Christ . We finish looking at Jonathan Edwards', sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and find where he expanded stark imagery from Scripture as he warned of continuing in life without Christ. We examine examples through scripture of, "But God", moments, were God changes lives by providing a solution to man's coming judgement by providing Christ Jesus.

Many of them wish to be converted from sin to God. They think that they should be ready to give almost all that they have in the world to be converted, and they pray to God to convert them, and seek for conversion, and take advice to that end, and use a great deal of labor for it. But yet if it be considered what conversion is, or what is meant by conversion, viz. the being turned from all their sins to God. They have no desire to be converted, they will not have conversion when it is offered them, when it comes to them they are not willing to be saved from sin, for they are not willing to part with their sins. When they think of the thing in the general, they wish that they were turned from sin. But when it comes to particulars, they cannot comply with it, they love their sins too well. When a particular lust comes and pleads to be indulged and gratified, then in this instance they have no wish to be converted, they are not willing to be turned from their sin altogether, they cannot bear entirely and forever to renounce and reject it. They have a wish to be converted, but not from enjoying their right hands, and right eyes. They pray that they may be thoroughly and savingly converted, and seem to wish and pray for it. But yet when it comes to them, they are not willing for any more than a partial conversion. They cannot comply with a thorough conversion, for a thorough conversion is a turning from every one of their sins. And that proves that they would be willing to be converted from their sins for a little while, but to part with them finally is what they cannot find it in their hearts to comply with.

The sermon argues that the American Revolution was fundamentally a spiritual transformation driven by the Great Awakening rather than merely a political or military event. It contrasts the spiritual slumber and materialism of the early colonies with the fiery, convicting preaching of leaders like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield who awakened the people to genuine faith. By examining historical figures such as John Adams and Jonas Clark, the text demonstrates how this religious revival shaped the moral convictions necessary for independence. The preacher uses Ephesians 5 to illustrate the necessity of being filled with the Spirit rather than remaining lukewarm or formal in religion. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed spiritual fire in the church today, urging believers to wake from their own complacency and seek authentic revival.

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones held the preaching of Samuel Davies in exceptionally high regard, famously telling an American audience:"You Americans do not know one of your greatest preachers." He went on to declare Davies to be "the greatest preacher you have ever produced in this country" (or the finest/most eloquent preacher the American continent has produced). Because of this profound admiration, Lloyd-Jones frequently recommended that those preparing for the ministry study and read Davies' old sermons alongside those of other historical figures like George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards.

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Pastor's sermon urges believers to acknowledge their total dependence on God during times of national and personal crisis, using Psalm 80 as the primary text. It highlights the theological necessity of repentance and restoration, emphasizing that true revival begins with individuals turning back to an unmatched and sovereign God. By examining historical examples like Jonathan Edwards and Jacob Duché, the message illustrates how prayer and humility precede divine intervention and national blessing. The preacher challenges the audience to view their circumstances through the lens of God's supreme authority rather than political power or human effort. Ultimately, the sermon calls for personal salvation and communal renewal through a sincere cry for God's help and grace.

What happens when our public religious lives don't match the hidden corners of our hearts? Today, we're diving into the deep end of the human soul with the help of America's greatest spiritual detectives. From Jonathan Edwards' piercing warning that true faith is verified in the dark, to John Owen's ultimate blueprint for a peaceful, focused mind in a world drowning in distraction, we're pulling back the curtain on performative faith. Even legendary statesman Daniel Webster warned over two centuries ago that without a solid moral compass, a nation slides into chaos. If you've ever wondered whether your inner life matches your outer presentation, or if you're just looking for a little unshakeable peace in a loud world, stay with us—this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss."

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From the beginning of this journey in 1981, how I was providentially led to my first solid Christian Books. My awakening and my early pilgrimage. How I went from reading Kenneth Hagin and Watchman Nee to within 6 months reading A. W. Pink and Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Spurgeon and Jonathan Edwards. Given in an autobiographical entertaining way.

When they shall meet together at the day of judgment, it will be far otherwise. They will all meet in an unchangeable state. Sinners will be in an unchangeable state. They who then shall be under the guilt and power of sin, and have the wrath of God abiding on them, shall be beyond all remedy or possibility of change, and shall meet their ministers without any hopes of relief or remedy, or getting any good by their means. And as for the saints, they will be already perfectly delivered from all their corruption, temptation, and calamities of every kind, and set forever out of their reach; and no deliverance, no happy alteration, will remain to be accomplished in the use of means of grace, under the administrations of ministers. It will then be pronounced, "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still."

The sermon examines the Triumphal Entry to warn against fickle faith that seeks personal comfort rather than true spiritual redemption. It contrasts the crowd's immediate shift from praise to condemnation with the need for constant, Christ-like devotion grounded in repentance. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus came primarily to save sinners from God's wrath, not to fulfill earthly political or material expectations. Drawing on Jonathan Edwards and R.C. Sproul, the message critiques emotional religious excitement devoid of genuine contrition. Ultimately, it calls believers to look beyond temporary circumstances toward the eternal joy of Christ's second coming.

The sermon centres on the vital necessity of collective, persistent prayer as modeled by the early church in Acts 1:14, emphasising that prayer is not optional but a commanded response to Christ's promise of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Jonathan Edwards' call to extraordinary prayer and the prophetic vision of Zechariah 8:20–21, it underscores that God's people are to seek Him together, trusting in His promises for revival, spiritual renewal, and global mission. The message highlights the power of unified prayer—marked by humility, unity across differences, and the absence of judgment—as the foundation for spiritual vitality, warning that neglecting prayer leads to spiritual decline and a life of mediocrity. It affirms that while the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, the Spirit's empowering infilling and outpouring are sought through persistent, corporate intercession, which renews the church and fuels lasting revival. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to embrace prayer not as a secondary activity but as the lifeblood of faith, the source of true power, and the pathway to God's promised transformation of individuals, communities, and nations.

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The devotional centers on the enduring importance of obedience to God's Word, drawing from Deuteronomy 12:28 to illustrate that faithful adherence brings not only present blessing but lasting generational impact. It emphasizes that obedience is not merely a legalistic requirement but a pathway to divine favor, spiritual vitality, and the shaping of future generations, as demonstrated by contrasting the godly legacy of Jonathan Edwards with the destructive lineage of Max Jude. The message calls believers to examine their lives through the lens of Psalm 139, inviting repentance and reliance on the Holy Spirit to align with God's will. It challenges modern cultural self-centeredness by urging a generational perspective, where personal choices ripple outward to affect children, grandchildren, and beyond. Ultimately, the sermon presents obedience as a transformative, life-giving response to God's love, rooted in the eternal truth of Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." (Hebrews 3:8,15). Every true prophet (like Jonathan Edwards) warns of letting your heart get hard! "God hardens the hard, stupors the stupid, and curses the cursers."

Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." (Hebrews 3:8,15). Every true prophet (like Jonathan Edwards) warns of letting your heart get hard! "God hardens the hard, stupors the stupid, and curses the cursers."

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.

Do you not see your neighbor suffer, and pinched with want, and you, although sensible of it, harden your hearts against him, and are careless about it? Do you not in such a case, neglect to inquire into his necessities, and to do something for his relief? Is it not your manner to hide your eyes in such cases, and to be so far from devising liberal things, and endeavoring to find out the proper objects and occasions of charity, that you rather contrive to avoid the knowledge of them? Are you not apt to make objections to such duties, and to excuse yourselves?

Inquire whether you do not from time to time injure and defraud those with whom you deal. Are your ways with your neighbor altogether just, such as will bear a trial by the strict rules of the Word of God, or such as you can justify before God? Are you a faithful person? May your neighbors depend on your word? Are you strictly and firmly true to your trust, or anything with which you are betrusted, and which you undertake? Or do you not by your conduct plainly show, that you are not conscientious in such things?

We should be strict to inquire whether or no we have not hitherto allowed ourselves in some or other sinful way, through wrong principles and mistaken notions of our duty. Whether we have not lived in the practice of some things offensive to God, through want of care and watchfulness, and observation of ourselves. We should be concerned to know whether we live not in some way which doth not become the profession we make. And whether our practice in some things be not unbecoming Christians, contrary to Christian rules, not suitable for the disciples and followers of the holy Jesus, the Lamb of God.

The sermon centers on the imperative to test all teachings by the unchanging standard of Scripture, emphasizing that discernment is essential in an age of deception. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:21, it calls believers to 'prove all things' through a fourfold test: the Savior Test (does it exalt Christ?), the Scripture Test (is it consistent with the whole counsel of God?), the Spirit Test (does it align with the Holy Spirit's purpose to glorify Christ?), and the Saint Test (does it conform to historic Christian doctrine?). The preacher underscores that the Bible is the final authority, warning against trusting personal revelations, popular trends, or charismatic claims that contradict Scripture. Rooted in the teachings of Christ, Paul, and Jonathan Edwards, the message affirms that true spiritual work will exalt Christ, oppose sin, uphold Scripture, awaken awareness of eternity, and foster love for God and neighbor. Ultimately, the call is to remain grounded in the Word, study it diligently, and rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance to avoid deception and walk in truth.

About the latter end of August, I again fell under great darkness; it seemed as if the presence of God was clean gone for ever; though I was not so much distressed about my spiritual state, as I was at my being shut out from God's presence, as I then sensibly was. But it pleased the Lord to return graciously to me, not long after.

As a minister of the gospel, he was called to unusual services in that work; and his ministry was attended with very remarkable and unusual events. His course of religion began before the late times of extraordinary religious commotion; yet he was not an idle spectator, but had a near concern in many things that passed at that time.

If you are fully come to a determination concerning the things of religion, that they are true, they will be of weight with you above all things in the world. If you be really convinced that these things are no fable, but reality, it is impossible but that you must be influenced by them above all things in the world; for these things are so great, and so infinitely exceed all temporal things, that it cannot be otherwise. He that really is convinced that there is a heaven and hell, and an eternal judgment; that the soul, as soon as parted from the body, appears before the judgment-seat of God; and that the happiness and misery of a future state is as great as the Scripture represents it; or that God is as holy, just, and jealous, as he hath declared concerning himself in his word.