Justification by Faith Alone, Jonathan Edwards
Justification by Faith Alone, Jonathan Edwards
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Justification by Faith Alone

Author: Jonathan Edwards

Narrator: John Formsma

Unabridged: 5 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: JF Audiobooks

Published: 06/18/2022


Synopsis

Jonathan Edwards is often referred to as America’s greatest theologian. He lived from 1703-1758, and was used by God in the American Great Awakening. Justification by Faith Alone was a printed discourse based on the sermons he had preached on Justification during the 1730’s that led to a great revival among the people in his area. This audiobook is read from Edwards’ original text with only a few minor changes to make it more understandable to the listener.

His main argument was: “That we are justified only by faith in Christ, and not by any manner of virtue or goodness of our own,” and he divided his discourse into five main parts.

“In handling this doctrine, I would,

I. Explain the meaning of it, and show how I would be understood by such an assertion.

II. Proceed to the consideration of the evidence of the truth of it.

III. Show how evangelical obedience is concerned in this affair.

IV. Answer objections.

V. Consider the importance of the doctrine.”

About Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) is by far the best known American theologian. After graduating from and teaching at Yale University, he began a very fruitful ministry at Northampton, Massachusetts. At last he was called to be the first president of Princeton University, where he served only five weeks before dying of smallpox.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darnell on December 18, 2014

This book is justification by faith alone and just that ALONE - which I was happy to see. What I mean is that there is no delving into other related doctrines(i.e. irresistible grace,etc.). Edwards states common arguments that heretics make against justification by faith alone then refutes them, fir......more

Goodreads review by Knut on January 08, 2022

Tough read, with sentences of German length... It is a classic. I come from a Lutheran tradition and there is much overlap. The main difference is that Lutheran theology, especially when treating justification, tends to address particularly those who struggle spiritually and experience "Anfechtung".......more

Goodreads review by Connor on May 25, 2020

First time reading Edwards, I underestimated how dense this was going to be. Nonetheless, an essential exposition of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, and one that I will have to come back to.......more

Goodreads review by Josh on September 09, 2024

Excellent use of scripture and reason to explain the Magisterial Protestant view of Justification.......more

Goodreads review by Coyle on September 29, 2007

Not an easy or fun read, but well worth the effort. Edwards gives his usual full treatment to the question of how we are made right with God.......more