Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

First delivered on July 8, 1741, in Enfield, Connecticut, during the height of the First Great Awakening, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” remains one of the most powerful and influential sermons in Christian history. Preached by Jonathan Edwards, one of America’s most brilliant theologians and revivalists, this sermon is a vivid and unflinching depiction of the wrath of God and the imminent danger faced by unrepentant sinners.

Edwards paints a sobering picture of humanity’s vulnerability, comparing sinners to a spider dangling over a pit of fire by a slender thread, wholly dependent on the sovereign mercy of God for every moment of life. With vivid imagery, theological depth, and emotional intensity, Edwards delivers a clear and urgent plea for sinners to repent and turn to Christ before it is too late.

This sermon is not merely a historical artifact but a timeless wake-up call that challenges readers to confront their spiritual condition and embrace the grace offered through Jesus Christ.

Whether studied for its theological insights, literary brilliance, or spiritual urgency, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” continues to provoke reflection, inspire humility, and point readers toward the transforming power of the Gospel.