Understanding Genuine Revivals
Paul J. Bucknell
One of the most powerful forces in the world is revival. When the Almighty God decides to change history to further the advance of His kingdom, He revives the church of God.
Revivals are both loved and hated, desired and feared. Genuine revival which renew great affections for God are greatly needed. Governed by firm biblical principles, we seek after a renewed heart for God.
Some of God's people face secularism's deadly knife; the zeal of others is diluted by polluted waters of materialism. Yet others bravely risk the waves of persecution.
But we all need revival. We all greatly need a great work of God to touch our stony hearts. We long for revival because we long for Him. We cry out for revival because we love the Lord's ways. May God increase His blessing upon the church today that we might carry the news of His amazing grace to the ends of the world.
"When we examine the history of revivals in the church, we discover that true revival is nothing more nor less than the cleasning of the church as a result of repentance from sin. This always results in a zeal to save sinners by the preaching of the Gospel."1
We need not go far in the Bible to see the many things God says about the renewing of man's affections for Himself. God Himself has shown us the path to revival. He desires to lead us down this path. This might sound oversimplistic, but it is not. Look with us at the very promises God gives us to enable and encourage us to seek Him with all of our hearts.
Actually, you or I can now seek revival. By God's promises the chains of darkness that has snagged our soul can be cut and His light shine in our hearts. Why wouldn't we take this step forward right now? What is holding us back?
Examples of RevivalWater Gate Revival Call to Revival - Zephaniah The Process of RevivalUnderstanding Revival's Cycles Reviving Our Personal Devotions From Revival to Despair Revival and the Fear of God in Society Revival comes from Joining the Church not Abandoning her Reviving Our Lives and Ministries through God's Word
Exhortation to be RevivedFive Misunderstandings "If my people, .... " 2 Chronicles 7:14 Solomon's prayer which initiated the Promise for Revival God's willingness to promise revival Revival: God's Promise (Part I). Revival: God's Action Plan (Part II). Revival: God's Reward (Part III). But now for a Brief Moment Three Steps to Renewal Revive Me, O Lord Living by the Spirit Another View of Christ's Passion Questions to Study RevivalWhat is a revival? Is the term biblical or manmade? How do revivals happen? Explain the process. Is spiritual decline the opposite of a revival? How so? What are three signs of revival in the Water Gate revival of Nehemiah? Share a few great changes from the 1905 Welsh Revival.
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