In most ways, Jonathan Edwards and Charles Finney—their philosophies, theologies, and practices—are polar opposites.

But as I read both of them, I can’t help but notice what appear to be similarities in what they said. And the deeper you read, the more apparent it becomes that unless someone really understands the underlying differences between what they were saying, it may be quite possible to actually follow Finney’s example while trying to emulate Edwards.

Listen as Scott Aniol explains.

This is a recording of a blog article posted at https://g3min.org/why-trying-to-emulate-edwards-may-actually-be-emulating-finney.