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Archives for September 2017

September 27, 2017 by Craig Biehl

Gleanings from The Religious Affections (Part 12): Uncertain Signs Nine and Ten: Great Time and Energy Spent in Religious Activity and Praise to God

Gleaning from The Religious Affections (Part 12): Uncertain Sign Nine and Ten: Great Time and Energy Spent in Religious Activity and Praise to God - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - women worshiping

Of the twelve signs Edwards characterized as “uncertain,” great time, energy, and praise to God in religious works and worship would seem to provide good evidence of a true work of God in the hearts of people. Yet, many viewed the displays as emotional excess, sanctimonious theatre, or worse. Others ignored alternative explanations and concluded […]

Filed Under: Jonathan Edwards, Theology Tagged With: false religious zeal, influence of the Holy Spirit, praise to God, prayer and worship, religious works and worship, service, uncertain signs, worship

September 20, 2017 by Craig Biehl

Gleanings from The Religious Affections (Part 11): Uncertain Sign Eight: Joy and Comfort Following Conviction and Mourning for Sin

Gleaning from The Religious Affections (Part 11): Uncertain Sign Eight: Joy and Comfort Following Conviction and Mourning for Sin - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - kittens in colored buckets

Under the preaching of God’s Word during the Awakening, many experienced deep sorrow for sin and fear of God’s judgment, followed by joy and comfort when convinced they had become objects of God’s favor. Some refused to believe this scenario was evidence of God’s saving work, while others viewed it as undeniable proof. For Edwards, […]

Filed Under: Jonathan Edwards, Theology Tagged With: conviction of sin, fear of God's judgment, forgiveness and new life, nature of the fruits of the Spirit, salvation, spiritual joy, work of the Holy Spirit

September 13, 2017 by Craig Biehl

Gleanings from The Religious Affections (Part 10): Uncertain Signs Six and Seven: The Presence of Love and Many Affections at the Same Time

Gleaning from The Religious Affections (Part 10): Uncertain Signs Six and Seven: The Presence of Love and Many Affections at the Same Time - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - eggs with faces on grass

The Presence of Love Unlike the other eleven “uncertain” signs described by Edwards, no one viewed the presence of love as evidence against God’s work in the heart. Many, however, saw the presence of love in religious affections as proof they came from God. Love “is the chief of the graces of God’s Spirit, and […]

Filed Under: Jonathan Edwards, Theology Tagged With: divine love, false affections, God is the source of love, Holy Spirit’s work in a heart, true joy and love

September 6, 2017 by Craig Biehl

Gleanings from The Religious Affections (Part 9): Uncertain Sign Five: That Religious Affections Come with Texts of Scripture in the Mind

Gleaning from The Religious Affections (Part 9): Uncertain Sign Five: That Religious Affections Come with Texts of Scripture in the Mind - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Bible verses

In the previous article we examined how religious affections perceived to be from an external or supernatural source could be from a satanic, natural, or divine source, and were thus considered by Edwards to be an “uncertain” sign of a work of God. But, what if such affections came with texts of Scripture brought to […]

Filed Under: Jonathan Edwards, Theology Tagged With: false teachers appeal to Scripture, God applies Scripture, people abuse Scripture, Satan uses Scripture, Scripture is perfect, texts of Scripture

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