According to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what is the only way to escape God's wrath?

Edwards believes sinners can escape God's condemnation by repenting for their sins and accepting Jesus Christ as their ultimate savior.

Edwards's sermon argues the only way to escape God's anger is through complete submission towards him. Salvation is a two-step process. The first step is for human beings to recognize the need to change their lives. Edwards believes individuals sin when they value themselves more than their spiritual identity. Transgressions take place when people live with a focus on their own wants and desires instead of focusing on what God wants. Changing this condition is essential. Edwards believes people must stop thinking their power supersedes God's.  

Edwards feels commitment to a religious identity is the second step to escape God's wrath. Edwards argues that people must pledge themselves to the word of God through his son, Jesus Christ. Acceptance of Christ's teachings and living a life dedicated to the divine is the only escape from God's angry judgment. Edwards believes Christ "has flung the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God." Edwards emphasizes the urgency for repentance. He affirms that God has not exercised final judgment because he wants to give people time to acknowledge their wrongdoings.