I fully understand, from my reading and research, that these diehard followers of the First Great Awakening were trying to lead people away from the depressing tenets of the Puritan religion. These preachers realized that the people of the American colonies were in total darkness, believing that their good deeds and works would earn them eternal life in heaven. However; these great ministers wanted people in all the colonies to understand and realize that the only way to have eternity in Heaven was through salvation in Jesus Christ. “The Great Awakening was said to be so effective because it sparked spiritual renewal by suggesting that redemption was available to all who would accept it, not just those who were the privileged in society. » It is good to see that these men totally understood the beat of God's heart; that the Gospel is intended for everyone. I also believe that the unity and training resulting from the Great Awakening is what helped bring the American colonies together to fight for their freedom from England. These believers came to the New World seeking and desiring freedom from England and they obtained it; while entering into a deeper relationship with Jesus