A Divine and Supernatural Light

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By Jonathan Edwards on January 1, 2010 ,

A Divine and Supernatural Light

Christ addresses these words to Peter upon occasion of his professing his faith in him as the Son of God. Our Lord was inquiring of his disciples, whom men said that he was: not that he needed to be informed, but only to introduce and give occasion to what follows. They answer, that some said he was John the Baptist, and some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the Prophets. When they had thus given an account who others said that he was, Christ asks them, whom they said he was? Simon Peter, whom we find always zealous and forward, was the first to answer. He readily replied to the question, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God...

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Jonathan Edwards

Theologian

Jonathan Edwards, (1703 – 1758) was a theologian and revivalist preacher. He is said to have played a critical role in the shaping of the First Great Awakening and shepherded the first revivals in 1733-35 at his church in Massachusetts. He is perhaps remembered by most for his classic sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Edwards has authored many books including The End for Which God Created the World, The Life of David Brainerd and Religious Affections.

 

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