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Jonathan Edwards Quotes

Biography: Jonathan Edwards is known for his distinctive contributions as an Amer... more Biography: Jonathan Edwards is known for his distinctive contributions as an American revivalist preacher, philosopher, and theologian in the 18th century. Born in 1703, he played a significant role in the First Great Awakening, emphasizing the importance of personal religious experience. His famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a hallmark of American religious history. less

"You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary"

Tags: Human nature, Faith, Humility, Christianity, Grace

"Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs"

Tags: Perspective, Spirituality, Reflection, Faith, Vision

"The enjoyment of God is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied"

Tags: Happiness, Spirituality, Inner peace, Faith, Contentment

"The seeking of the kingdom of God is the chief business of the Christian life."

Tags: Faith, Christianity, Theology, Spiritual journey, Christian life

"He that has doctrinal knowledge and speculation only, without affection, never is engaged in the business of religion."

Tags: Spirituality, Knowledge, Faith, Belief, Religion

"Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected."

Tags: Spirituality, Faith, Transformation, Virtue, Divine

"The end of the creation is that the creation might glorify God. Now what is glorifying God, but a rejoicing at that glory he has displayed?"

Tags: Spirituality, Faith, God, Divine, Creation

"The way to heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Perseverance, Determination, Inner strength

"God glorifies Himself toward the creatures also in two ways: 1. By appearing to their understanding. 2. In communicating Himself to their hearts, and in their rejoicing and delighting in, and enjoying, the manifestations which He makes of Himself"

Tags: Understanding, Communication, God, Heart, Enjoyment

"True religion, in great part, consists in holy affections"

Tags: Spirituality, Faith, Devotion, Piety, Religious practice

"Resolved, that I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come to die"

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Reflection

"Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Determination, Focus, Productivity

"Sinners in the hands of an angry God"

Tags: Sin, Hell, Repentance