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Renat,

First of all, the man's name is "Gerstner" and not "Girstner".

Secondly, the most salient work by Dr. Gerstner in regard to Jonathan Edwards and his views concerning the gospel and evangelism I believe is to be found in his book, Jonathan Edwards, Evangelist, published by Soli Deo Gloria. In that work is probably one of Edwards' most misunderstood and controversial views concerning "seekers". In a most simple summary, Edwards being imminently Reformed did not believe in any shape or form that the natural man has any desire to seek after God. Yet, he was compelled to urge sinners to do just that; seek after God. His contention, and I do agree heartily, was that although the natural man has no spiritual ability due to his natural hatred of God, owning a corrupt nature, sinners do have a natural ability to use the outward means by which God can and does regenerate them, e.g., the reading and preaching of the Word, praying that God would have mercy upon them, etc.

This book is a very stimulating read from America's foremost theologian (Edwards) and foremost authority on him (Gerstner). I often recommend it to all who aren't afraid to have their brain 'stretched'.