I’m not alone in saying that Jonathan Edwards was likely the greatest theological mind in American history. Yet for a man who carefully dissected his terms, and frequently lamented the limitations of the English language in allowing him to express his thoughts (!), Edwards can be frustratingly com...

The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards is the second in the series of 'a long line of Godly men' profiles by Steven J. Lawson. The first was of Calvin, and more are promised in this spin off from the 'Foundations of Grace' series he's also working on. As far as design goes it's really hard to be...

I had then, and at other times, the greatest delight in the holy scriptures, of any book whatsoever. . I seemed often to see so much light exhibited by every sentence, and such a refreshing food communicated, that I could not get along in reading; often dwelling long on one sentence, to see the wond...

Jonathan Edwards believed that, while justification was through faith alone, a necessary fruit of faith was holiness, and therefore “the compliance of the whole soul with God’s authority and his holy nature and will in all things is implied in the very nature, spirit and act of true just...

I made a joke on a friend’s Facebook wall the other day.  He lamented playing too much ping-pong in seminary.  I joked that his ministry would be more effective if he hadn’t.  It’d be more like mine … I figure he’s having a pretty effective ministry.  The church I p...

The following is a hypothetical prayer compiled on behalf of Jonathan Edwards by Dr. John Gerstner to portray Edwards’ theology relating to “seekers”. Introduction from Gerstner: Just in case you are unclear on this, the letter below is an attempt to set forth what Jonathan Edwards...

Is faith virtuous in itself? Is faith a work that whereby we gain or earn an interest in Christ? Jonathan Edwards says no: Not that something we do, or some act or work of ours, properly interests us or is the proper condition of interest in Christ; but it is the manner of its interesting us, it is ...

Jonathan Edwards teaches the doctrine of perseverance in this passage, which is about as far removed from the easy believism most understand when they say "once saved always saved" as you can get. " . . .as soon as ever a soul has put forth one act of faith towards Jesus, it becomes interested in hi...

Jonathan Edwards is one of America’s all time greatest theologians. Like most would know is that he was a faithful Calvinist, and here are links to short quotes by Edwards on each letter of the acronym, TULIP: T – Total Depravity/Inability U – Unconditional Election L – Limited/particular at...

This book comes out well before Easter to make sure that you are able to buy it, study it and then teach its truths to others as Easter comes about. The book is laid out to have 25 short teachings and thoughts on the cross of Christ. It has most theologians that you can think of in the Reformed and ...