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Episode 348: How To Plan For Revival
What is revival
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Malcolm McDow and Alvin Reid "revival is God's invasion into the lives of one or more off His people in order to awaken them spiritually for Kingdom ministry."
- personal
- Institutional
- Regional
- specialized - like youth ie Jesus Movement
- national
- global
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Jonathon Edward's 5 signs of revival
- Increased esteem for the true Jesus: People have a greater love and high regard for Jesus Christ, recognizing him as the Son of God and the savior of sinners.
- Opposition to Satan's kingdom: The Holy Spirit works against the interests of Satan's kingdom, causing people to turn away from sin.
- A greater love for the Scriptures: People develop a deeper love and trust in the Bible as the inspired and truthful Word of God.
- Movement from error to truth: People are led from falsehood into truth and gain the ability to discern between spiritual light and darkness.
- An increase in love for God and man: There is a genuine increase in love for God and for fellow human beings, particularly demonstrated through humility.
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Praying John Hyde 5 Questions
- Are you praying for quickening in your own life...your fellow workers, and in the church?
- Are you longing for greater power of the Holy Spirit...are you convicted that you cannot go on without this power?
- Will you pray that you will not be ashamed of Jesus?
- Do you believe that prayer is the great means for securing this spiritual awakening?
- Will you set apart one–half hour each day to pray for awakening?
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McDow and Reid Steps to Revival
- Recognize the need
- Repent of sin
- Obedience to God
- Exercise of Faith
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Revival does not occur where
- Biblical authority is minimized
- Prayer is neglected
- Obedience is optional