Miscellaneous Discourses in Vol 2 of the Works by Jonathan Edwards (Available from Amazon or free here) - Commence 'The Final Judgement' by reading Sections I to IV.
My summary
Today we begin a sermon on: 'Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained.' (Acts 17:31)
Edwards doctrine is: 'There is a day coming, in which there will be a general righteous judgment of the whole world, by Jesus Christ.'
Edwards unpacks the doctrine by teaching us:
I. That God is the supreme judge of the world.
II. That there is a time coming when God will, in the most public and solemn manner, judge the whole world of mankind.
III. That the world will be judged by Jesus Christ.
IV. About Christ's coming, the resurrection, the judgment prepared, the books opened, the sentence pronounced and executed.
What grabbed me
I enjoyed the reasons why Christ was appointed judge, particularly this one:
'What matter of joy to them will it be at the last day, to lift up their eyes, and behold the person in whom they have trusted for salvation, to whom they have fled for refuge, upon whom they have built as their foundation for eternity, and whose voice they have often heard, inviting them to himself for protection and safety, coming to judge them.'
What joy indeed!
Next week's reading
Conclude 'The Final Judgement'.
Now it's your turn
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