During the next couple of months, I will be engaging in some focused study on the life, thoughts, ministry, and legacy of Jonathan Edwards. Born in 1703 in East Windsor Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards has long been considered one of the preeminent evangelical Christian thinkers not only in North America, but the world at large. Among countless contributions to Christian thought and practice, Edwards’ legacy lies chiefly in his piercing, compelling exposition of the glory of God in the joy of the Christian. Additionally, Edwards is also widely appreciated for his focus on the powerful working of the Holy Spirit in creating spontaneous, unmerited, and surprising transformation of the human heart.

In 2003, John Piper gave an address called ‘A God-Entranced Vision of All Things: Why We Need Jonathan Edwards 300 Years Later.’ This is a great introduction to the theological and devotional legacy of Jonathan Edwards. As Piper suggests, Jonathan Edwards is a theological titan whose careful biblical reasoning is immensely useful for any serious student of the Bible, whether a pastor, theologian, or a critical scholar.

Click on the link above to listen to John Piper’s excellent summary of Jonathan Edwards’ legacy for the modern evangelical mind.