We come to the last article in the series examining Edwards’ arguments in his classic treatise, Religious Affections, and a second possible objection to Christian
As we come to the last two articles in our study of Religious Affections, Edwards addresses two possible objections to the doctrine that Christian practice
In the previous article we saw how Christian works provide the greatest evidence of saving faith to our own conscience. We turn now to see
In our study of Edwards’ analysis of Christian practice, we now turn from how Christian works give evidence to others of a saving work of
We come to the third section of Edwards’ treatment of Christian practice as evidence of true religious affections, of a true and saving work of
In the previous article we saw that, despite failures and backsliding, true affection for Christ produces obedience to Scripture, diligence, and perseverance in love and
We come to the final sign of a true work of God in the heart of a believer, what Edwards considers “the chief of all
The believer’s new sense and love of the beauty of God’s holiness produces a desire for more love to God, more regret that we do
Edwards begins the discussion of sign ten with the caveat that perfection awaits us in heaven, a truth that applies to every distinguishing sign. We
False affections, even those derived from a fear of God’s judgment for sin, ultimately harden the heart and dull the conscience, making them less sensitive
