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The Religious Affections Part 3 - The Introduction
Monday, 2 November, 2026
Modernized text, "In Part 3 of A Treatise on the Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards sets out to identify the distinguishing marks of truly spiritual, divine grace versus counterfeit religious emotions. In his introductory remarks, he establishes crucial boundaries for these signs: they are not meant to enable Christians to definitively judge the salvation of others (a prerogative reserved for God alone), nor will they give assurance to backslidden or spiritually lukewarm believers, who must regain clarity through active obedience and repenting of sin rather than mere self-scrutiny. Finally, while acknowledging that self-deception and spiritual pride often make hardened hypocrites impervious to conviction, Edwards presents these biblical criteria to refine the faith of genuine believers, strip away mixed motives, and guide growing Christians toward true assurance through active, vibrant holy living."
