God Glorified in the Work of Redemption, by the Greatness of Man’s Dependence upon Him, in the Whole of It

Jonathan Edwards's sermon, God Glorified in the Work of Redemption, by the Greatness of Man's Dependence upon Him, in the Whole of It, argues against the idea of human self-sufficiency in religious matters. Edwards contended that humanity's salvation is entirely dependent on God's grace, emphasizing that faith, which humbles humanity and exalts God, is the sole means of salvation. This perspective countered the prevailing Arminian views that stressed free will and human effort in achieving righteousness. Edwards's work highlights the Puritan belief that true religion stems from a direct, intuitive apprehension of God's glory, rather than from human merit or effort.12