Jonathan Edwards

Brian Zahnd: No, God didn’t command genocide in the Old Testament

By Jonathan Merritt — August 29, 2017
The following is an adaptation from “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God.” I have decided to feature it here because it was one of the most profound and readable theological reflections that I’ve encountered in my life. I highly recommend that you order it.  Even a casual reader of the Bible notices that […]

Jonathan Edwards’ works made available for free as interest in Puritanism surges

By Jonathan Merritt — February 3, 2015
The release of Edwards’ work comes at a moment of renewed interest in the preacher. But can a message that focuses on the damnation of sinners and torments of hell awaken the modern masses like it did for Edwards and others?

Bestselling author Tim Keller’s practical prayer advice

By Jonathan Merritt — November 3, 2014
The New York Times bestselling author and influential pastor gets practical on prayer. He calls it "the key to everything we need to do and be in life."

Have Americans made God in their image?

By Jonathan Merritt — August 27, 2014
Matthew Paul Turner argues from history that Christians have Americanized God. But making God into "a naked paper doll," he says, is riddled with problems.
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