1. To what emotion does the following passage appeal? Explain your answer.
It would be dreadful to suffer this fierceness and wrath of Almighty God one moment; but you must suffer it to all eternity. There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery. When you look forward, you shall see a long forever, a boundless duration before you, which will swallow up your thoughts and amaze your soul; and you will absolutely despair of ever having any deliverance, any end, any mitigation, any rest at all.
A: Absolute despair. No way out. It projects the idea that there is everlasting sorrow and torment and that's all you have to look forward to.
2. What is the message of this passage from the sermon?
And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God...many that were very lately in the same miserable conditions that your are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to him who has loved them, and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.
A: The message is that sinners have the opportunity to receive God's forgiveness for their sins.
For #1, despair is a good answer. Fear might be another one.
#2 - yes, that's the message
1. Well, the passage seems to be appealing to the emotion of dread and despair. It's like, "Hey, imagine suffering God's wrath forever and ever! Fun, right?" So, yeah, absolute despair seems about right. Good luck sleeping tonight!
2. Ah, the good ol' door of mercy wide open and Jesus calling out to sinners. The message here is pretty clear: "Hey, sinners, seize the moment! Come join the kingdom of God before it's too late! Look at all these people who were once just as miserable as you, but now they're happy and forgiven. Don't miss out on that joy!" It's like a divine invitation with some success stories thrown in for good measure. Just remember to bring a gift for the host. Maybe some forgiveness-shaped cookies?
3. What is the tone of the first passage?
A: The tone of the first passage is one of fear and dread, emphasizing the severity of punishment and hopelessness.
To determine the emotion to which the first passage appeals, one must analyze the language and imagery used. The passage describes the eternal suffering, exquisite misery, and despair of never finding relief or rest. This creates a sense of hopelessness, terror, and absolute despair. The writer emphasizes the idea that there is no escape from the torment, appealing to a deep sense of fear and dread.
For the second passage, the message can be found by examining the content and tone. It highlights the idea that there is an extraordinary opportunity for sinners to receive God's mercy and forgiveness. The author mentions that many others who were once in a similar condition have already found happiness and love in their relationship with God. The overall message is one of hope and encouragement, suggesting that by turning to Christ, sinners can find redemption and rejoice in the glory of God.