"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the central idea of this excerpt?

• God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments

• Men can escape eternal death and hell-torments without God's help

• God has no interest in the souls of men

• Eternal death and hell-torments do not exist

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the tone of this excerpt?

• God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-tormentsJoyful and celebratory

• Men can escape eternal death and hell-torments without God's helpSad and mournful

• God has no interest in the souls of menSerious and urgent

• Eternal death and hell-torments do not existSarcastic and mocking

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the meaning of the word "salvation" in this excerpt?

• Eternal life in heaven

• Temporary relief from suffering

• Temporary relief from suffering

• Deliverance from eternal death and hell-torments

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the author's purpose in writing this excerpt?

• To discourage people from seeking salvation

• To encourage people to seek salvation

• To discuss the history of Christianity

• To criticize the concept of salvation

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the main idea of the sermon as a whole, based on this excerpt?

• God is angry with sinners and will punish them with eternal death and hell-torments

• God loves all sinners and will forgive them regardless of their actions

• Salvation is impossible to achieve

• There is no need to seek salvation

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the tone of the sermon as a whole, based on this excerpt?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Despairing and hopeless

• Fearful and warning

• Sarcastic and mocking

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the meaning of the word "torments" in this excerpt?

• Physical pain or suffering

• Emotional distress

• Discomfort or inconvenience

• Intense suffering or agony

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the author's attitude toward the souls of men in this excerpt?

• Indifferent and uncaring

• Sympathetic and understanding

• Judgmental and critical

• Compassionate and loving

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the author's attitude toward Jesus Christ in this excerpt?

• Dismissive and critical

• Resentful and bitter

• Admiring and respectful

• Skeptical and doubtful

"In this world, God has provided means for the souls of men to escape eternal death and hell-torments; he has sent them his son Jesus Christ who has purchased salvation for them by his blood, and he has given his word to be a rule of their faith and practice." What is the author's attitude toward God in this excerpt?

• Indifferent and uncaring

• Vengeful and angry

• Loving and merciful

• Fearful and reverent