The French Reformation grew to 10% of the population of France from almost nothing. It was a great revival but how did it start? 1.Lefevre converts In 1510 Lefevre, Professor of Thelogy at the famous Paris University, read the Bible for the first time at 70! He was a devout Papist and a scholar and […]
We are called to be holy because God is holy. Duncan Campbell, the famous revivalist, said: “A God-sent Revival must ever be related to holiness” That is without a return to holiness there cannot be a God-sent revival. So what is holiness and how can I be holy like God? 1. Holiness in Hebrew Holiness […]
The German Count Zinzendorf one day saw a painting, “Ecce Homo”, with Christ on the cross and the words below: “I gave my life for you; what will you do for me?” He was greatly impacted. So in 1722, he gave shelter on his estate to a group of 300 believers who had fled persecution […]
Today we need revival in our nations even more than ever. Many are praying for it, but as yet it hasn’t arrived. So what may be hindering God’s answer? What are the hindrances to revival? Hindrance 1:No Lifestyle of Repentance Today many church and Christian organisation scandals are hitting the headlines. Pastors and Christian leaders […]
During revivals believers give with an abandon. We see this in the Early Church: “There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.” (Acts […]
It’s a prophetic worship movement in which worship artist Sean Feucht is leading outdoor worship events all over the USA. What’s the Biblical basis? Ps 22:3 says literally in the Hebrew, “You are holy, sitting (or abiding) in the praises of Israel.” So when we worship and pray God’s presence manifests. His presence transforms […]
“When 70 years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you” (literally in the Hebrew, “I will visit you”) The Promise of a Divine Visitation So when the exiles returned to Jerusalem, there was a powerful divine visitation that began in Neh 8 but that helped prepare for the coming of Jesus and a […]
The revivalist Jonathan Edwards, wrote a book in 1746 that would transform the world almost 50 years later. The book was called, “A Humble Attempt to Promote Explicit Agreement and Visible Union of all God’s People in Extraordinary Prayer, For the Revival of Religion and the Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom on Earth”. Edwards argued for […]
I was at one of the events at Sao Paulo on Saturday 8 February. The SEND BRAZIL actually attracted 200,000 Christians in 4 stadiums including the Brazilian President who wept when he entered the arena because of the reception of love he received! The Send Brazil was focused on stirring believers to action, especially in missions. […]