What happens when God brings revival? Jonathan Edwards explains: “This work of God, as it was carried on, and the number of true saints multiplied, soon made a glorious alteration in the town: so that in the spring and summer of 1735, the town (Northampton, Massachusetts) seemed to be full of the presence of God: it never was so full of love, nor of joy, … Continue reading The Effects of Revival
Many people would agree that the church needs revival today, but what does that mean? Dr. Garth Rosell, professor of Church History at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary defines revival this way: “A renewal of spiritual vitality sent to the church by God’s Spirit and always producing in the life of the believer a deeper love for God and a more active concern for one’s neighbor.” You … Continue reading Revival and Awakening
I just read a wonderful little book called Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds. The importance of prayer cannot be overstated for the Christian and Bounds makes an appeal to this end. I thought I would include a little section from the first chapter just to give you a taste for the book. We are constantly on a stretch, if not on a strain, to … Continue reading E.M. Bounds on Men of Prayer
Shepherd the Flock 