Question

Text-Dependent QuestionsDirections: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?A. Jonathan Edwards doesn’t agree with God’s forgiving nature towards sinners, ashe continues to keep them out of hell.B. Jonathan Edwards supports the ideas conveyed in religious texts that claim thatanyone can be spared from hell, no matter their sins.C. Jonathan Edwards believes that God, angered by sinners’ actions, subjectivelycontrols their fate and eventual bleak endD. Jonathan Edwards fears for himself and others, as it’s difficult to predict whatwill anger God and incite his wrath.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Jonathan Edwards fears for himself and others, as it's difficult to predict what will anger God and incite his wrath.

Explanation:

Part A: Jonathan Edwards is fearful for himself and others, as it is difficult to foretell what may enrage God and provoke his vengeance. This is because throughout the text, Jesus discusses how we are dangling by a thread, using images such as a spider's web and thin air to fall to hell.

Part B: Text support for Part A: God's anger is like enormous streams that have been dammed for the time being; they continue to grow and rise higher and higher until an outlet is provided.