The phrase that best describes how jonathan Edwards interactions with his audience is (C) as a prophet
Explanation:
Jonathan Edwards in his sermons portrayed God as merciless, and how God gets angry at sinners.
His sermons were targeted to make people start believing in God ,as there were many who were losing faith in him.
He used many images to frighten the people, so that they could reform their ways.
He used to conduct sermons, like prophecies, where he used to warn the people, that if the wrath of the God is provoked then no one could save them from burning in hell.
So they would have to reform their ways and learn to love God.
He warned the people of the danger they were in , if they stopped believing in God.