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from SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD Reading Check

Directions: Read over the questions below and think about the excerpt from “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Then answer each question in one or two sentences.

1. Whom is God prepared to send to Hell? God is prepared to send all sinners to hell.

2. According to Edwards, is God angrier at sinners in Hell or the sinners still living on earth? God is angrier at the sinners still living on earth than the sinners in hell.

3. Edwards tells his listeners that God holds them over the fiery pit. What does Edwards compare this to?

Edwards compares the fiery pit to hell.

4. According to Edwards, how long must people suffer the wrath of God? People must suffer the wrath of God until they start believing in him.

5. How does Edwards think that people can be saved from God’s wrath? He doesn't think that people can be saved from God's wrath. If you are a sinner, you must be punished.