Required reading
Miscellaneous Observations on Important Theological Subjects in Vol 2 of the Works by Jonathan Edwards (Available from Amazon or free here) - Conclude Part I by reading Chapter IX and X.
My summary
Firstly, this week, Edwards observes in what respect the propagation of Mahometanism is far from being parallel with the propagation of Christianity.
Secondly, Edwards teaches us that the Jewish nation have, from the very beginning, been a remarkable standing evidence of the truth of revealed religion. His points centre primarily on events from the Old Testament period.
What grabbed me
I enjoyed Edwards remark about the change made by Christianity:
'The change made in the world by the propagation of Christianity, was a great change indeed, with regard to light and knowledge. It was a change from great darkness to glorious and marvellous light. By the preaching of the gospel in the world, the day-spring from on high visited the earth, and the sun arose after a long night of the grossest darkness.'
A glorious light indeed!
Next week's reading
Read Part II.
Now it's your turn
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