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Those who chose to read this sermon by Jonathan Edwards, one of the most recognized Christian scholars of America, perhaps in the entire world, will quickly see that what Edwards believed, taught and preached is antithetical to the vast majority of what is believed today and is being taught and preached in the majority of modern pulpits. It is unheard of to think that a person must spend time seeking God and finding the salvation of his/her soul after exerting much effort. Why, today it is said all one need do is "ask Jesus into their heart", or read the 'Sinner's Prayer' on the back of a church business card, or go forward to the 'altar' to receive Jesus, etc., etc. ad nauseam. Salvation today is like much of everything else we want.... instantaneous, self-induced, which is guaranteed to give one self-gratification. So, which is it? Is Jonathan Edwards correct in his understanding of biblical teaching concerning Spirit-wrought salvation, or is the modern concept of obtaining salvation what the Bible teaches?

The answer, of course, is crucial for it determines what one should believe, teach and/or teach. And, on a more personal level, it determines whether one truly has come to know the salvation God has foreordained and providentially brings to pass in a sinner's life in His good and perfect time. One is the lie of the Evil One and one is truth. Read this sermon, therefore prayerfully and ask that God reveal the truth to your mind, heart and soul.

You can read the Article of the Month for July here: The Manner in Which the Salvation of the Soul is to be Sought.

Or, you can find it in the Notable Sermons section of The Highway under "Jonathan Edwards" (first item on the first page).

In His service and grace,