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Heart2Soul

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I see the chances of Revival as low currently.

This next year and the following will be a recovery period...followed by or during a drunken party of sorts.

Then there will be a chance at revival...not a big one but a chance.

Lately the Christian community has given itself over to promoting wackanoodle conspiracy theories and political hate speech. The leadership has been seen doing everything it shouldn't...from holding services in person when they knew they were sick to saying the virus was fake but later succumbing to the grave when they got it. Then there's the plethora of sexual scandals and fleecing the flock for free services and goods.
They have done this so much so that we are now hesitant about our leadership. From Seminary President to Sunday School teacher...many can be found on Santa's "Naughty List".

We could use a voice of sanity in the Darkness like Billy Graham was. One willing to go to extremes to not get caught up into obvious sinful lifestyles. That could bring change. One that focuses his message on altruism and holy lifestyles.

Dunno where that voice is going to come from.
IMHO...revival happens when people have no where else to turn but to God. This seems to be such a time. We have become beaten down by the enemies attacks in all areas of our lives and it is time for a revival to bring us out of the dark despair.
So I believe a revival is coming and for those who pray and seek Him to bring a revival will receive what they have prayed for.
 
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THE AZUSA STREE REVIVAL OF 1906-1908

William Seymour is the most spiritually effective African American of all time. What happens to him and how he reacts to his fate is a role model for bringing great mass revival. Yet though I grew up in a Pentecostal church, I had never heard of him! This awe-inspiring documentary tells his story:

azusa street revival documentary - Bing video
 
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THE AZUSA STREE REVIVAL OF 1906-1908

William Seymour is the most spiritually effective African American of all time. What happens to him and how he reacts to his fate is a role model for bringing great mass revival. Yet though I grew up in a Pentecostal church, I had never heard of him! This awe-inspiring documentary tells his story:

azusa street revival documentary - Bing video
Good post..
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Azusa Street Revival
- The beginning of 'Pentecostal Movement'..
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There were 'Revivals / Spiritual Awakenings'..
- During the early 20th century..around the world.
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Welsh Revival
- 1904 - 1905
- Wales & beyond..
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Several revivals / awakenings.
- In Asia, Africa, etc..
 
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THE AZUSA STREE REVIVAL OF 1906-1908

William Seymour is the most spiritually effective African American of all time. What happens to him and how he reacts to his fate is a role model for bringing great mass revival. Yet though I grew up in a Pentecostal church, I had never heard of him! This awe-inspiring documentary tells his story:

azusa street revival documentary - Bing video

Yes! And with Azusa St., it was not just incessant prayer, but also intensive fasting. Are we ready as a church for that yet? I don't think so, but with what is coming over the next few decades, I think we will finally get there, praise God.

Good post.
 
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And another popular pastor leaves the Hillsong Church.

This time from Connecticut.
 

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The last great revival was in my view the most supernatural, the Hebrides Revival of 1949-1954. Duncan Campbell was the Presbyterian minister at the center of that revival. Watch this video and learn how the whole island of Lewis became aware of the convicting power of the Holy Spirit suddenly and with no promotion:

Vhttps://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=duncan+campbell+hebrides+revival&docid=608036098297565166&mid=37952C843EB487C5753A37952C843EB487C5753A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Again, the story of the radical prayer vigils that triggered the revival are instructive. Two octogenarians of ailing health shamed the elders of a church to pray for hours on a regular basis. One of these women was blind and other was infirmed. So neither could attend church, but Oh could they pray!
What is not widely known is that, prior to the revival's outbreak, another blind senior (the son of a local minster whom I know) prayed for revival regularly for revival. So God used 2 blind people mightily.

Donald Trump's mother grew up in the Hebrides and named Donald after an older teenager who was a major participant in that revival. That teen's mightily anointed Bible was sent to Trump's Mom and it now sits in the Oval Office.
 

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IMHO...revival happens when people have no where else to turn but to God. This seems to be such a time. We have become beaten down by the enemies attacks in all areas of our lives and it is time for a revival to bring us out of the dark despair.
So I believe a revival is coming and for those who pray and seek Him to bring a revival will receive what they have prayed for.
@Heart2Soul There is nothing like getting back to prayer and the Scriptures, day by day, right? :)
 
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Good post..
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Azusa Street Revival
- The beginning of 'Pentecostal Movement'..
----
There were 'Revivals / Spiritual Awakenings'..
- During the early 20th century..around the world.
----
Welsh Revival
- 1904 - 1905
- Wales & beyond..
---
Several revivals / awakenings.
- In Asia, Africa, etc..
@Pathfinder7 I think there does need to be an emphasis on prayer and the Scriptures in a God-given revival, rather than a lot of emotion (maybe there's that, too; but not essential).
 

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@Pathfinder7 I think there does need to be an emphasis on prayer and the Scriptures in a God-given revival, rather than a lot of emotion (maybe there's that, too; but not essential).
Scripture & Prayer is for every day.. devotion time.
- For Christians..
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'Revivals & Spiritual Awakening' is 'Move of God'...
-Beyond one local area..
- It is not..a few days 'revival meeting.'
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It can have impact in nations..reaching the unreached..
- & spiritual renewal for Christians.
We can see some of those in Christian history.
Examples:
Great Awakenings, Methodist Revival, etc..
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I mentioned to you about my book project...on another thread.
- I am working on 3 books..gave the title of one book ( you asked ! )..'Mission' ( to be published in 2021)
- One part of book project is on 'Spiritual Awakenings/Revivals in christian history.'
Many times, Awakening/Revival is closed related to 'vision of Mission' in Christian History.
- It brings...'fresh vision of Christian Missions.'
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Revival/Awakening starts with those..who are broken, hungry for God..
- & willing to come out...from comfort zone/status quo.
- To become outcasts..
* Many of those involved in 'Azusa Street Revival'..were despised, criticized, etc..
- During those days..
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Often it can be messy/controversial..
- Because.. it breaks 'existing pattern/establishment.'
- That is why..not many are interested...
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Some historians see that 'Great Awakenings' in United States had
powerful impact.
- Laying the spiritual foundation..& beyond.
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I hope to see/experience another 'spiritual awakening/revival.'
- In United States.

Blessings,

Note:
I understand your perspective/view.
- I met & know many Christians like you..during my spiritual journey.
- I respect your view..even though I might not agree with you.
 
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IMHO...revival happens when people have no where else to turn but to God. This seems to be such a time. We have become beaten down by the enemies attacks in all areas of our lives and it is time for a revival to bring us out of the dark despair.
So I believe a revival is coming and for those who pray and seek Him to bring a revival will receive what they have prayed for.
Ah but would it not have been better to have gone always to God first, before we found ourselves being beaten down by enemies?
God is it seems is too often the afterthought if He is remembered at all!

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;..." Matt 6:33
 
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Scripture & Prayer is for every day.. devotion time.
- For Christians..
---
'Revivals & Spiritual Awakening' is 'Move of God'...
-Beyond one local area..
- It is not..a few days 'revival meeting.'
---
It can have impact in nations..reaching the unreached..
- & spiritual renewal for Christians.
We can see some of those in Christian history.
Examples:
Great Awakenings, Methodist Revival, etc..
----
I mentioned to you about my book project...on another thread.
- I am working on 3 books..gave the title of one book ( you asked ! )..'Mission' ( to be published in 2021)
- One part of book project is on 'Spiritual Awakenings/Revivals in christian history.'
Many times, Awakening/Revival is closed related to 'vision of Mission' in Christian History.
- It brings...'fresh vision of Christian Missions.'
---
Revival/Awakening starts with those..who are broken, hungry for God..
- & willing to come out...from comfort zone/status quo.
- To become outcasts..
* Many of those involved in 'Azusa Street Revival'..were despised, criticized, etc..
- During those days..
----
Often it can be messy/controversial..
- Because.. it breaks 'existing pattern/establishment.'
- That is why..not many are interested...
----
Some historians see that 'Great Awakenings' in United States had
powerful impact.
- Laying the spiritual foundation..& beyond.
----
I hope to see/experience another 'spiritual awakening/revival.'
- In United States.

Blessings,

Note:
I understand your perspective/view.
- I met & know many Christians like you..during my spiritual journey.
- I respect your view..even though I might not agree with you.
@Pathfinder7 A genuine dependence on prayer and the Scriptures that is ongoing, is so pivotal, indeed...
 
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Revival is not possible in my eyes, Most of the fallen have stoney hearts and are addicted to wants and sins, they are selfish an ill informed, if anyonr has a magic wand that could change then and bring them all running to Christ the i say do not hold back, go to the core and rip out those bad seeds.
 

farouk

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Revival is not possible in my eyes, Most of the fallen have stoney hearts and are addicted to wants and sins, they are selfish an ill informed, if anyonr has a magic wand that could change then and bring them all running to Christ the i say do not hold back, go to the core and rip out those bad seeds.
....But if you read Romans 8 you will see the power of God there... :)
 

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@Pathfinder7 A genuine dependence on prayer and the Scriptures that is ongoing, is so pivotal, indeed...

Genuine Revival/Awakening is based on... ongoing prayer & scripture.
- in Christian history.
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There are stories..
- A few people..humbly waiting/seeking..for Revival/Awakening..with prayers & studying scripture..
*Several years before it happened.
- These unknown people played important role in Revival history.
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While I was doing research for book project..
- I found/read those stories.
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Focus on scripture & prayer is important/essential.
-In developing spiritual maturity, any Christian activity..
- & during the Revival/Awakening..
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I have been studying/reading the Bible..for 50 years,
- Still learning..
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My perspective is.. every generation needs to pray.. for revival/awakening.
- Some Christians do not agree.
- Maybe, because what they heard about..or had negative experience.
- I understand..
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My spiritual journey started in 1970's. ( I mentioned it..on other threads )
- During Jesus Movement.
- Powerful 'revival/awakening movement'.. among young people.
- That movement also had to go through..criticism,etc..
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Farouk,
If you are interested in learning more about 'revivals/awakening movements' in Christian history..
- You can get info./ articles..from online.
Not sure.. whether you have interests..
- Saying this..with a sense of humor.
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I might not be able to respond to you on this topic again.
- I do not have time..
- Giving you same/similar response again.
I am on several Christian Forums!
& my work, book project, etc..
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More of His grace & power to you.

Have a blessed New Year!
 
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I have a problem in referring to any perceived movement as a revival in people's faith, new or existing, towards Christ.
I do not know how it can be both, accurately and authentically, quantified? I would imagine that when I hear numbers like, there were tens of thousands saved within a very short period of time, that it would elicit a skepticism as to what they were actually saved into (eg; prosperity gospel), and how convicted and fortified were these alleged converts?

Paul fought regression, heresy and corruption immediately in the Churches that he founded, yet who was a more skilled evangel than him?
Numbers are deceiving, and it appears that the larger the congregation, or the mass conversions, are usually compromised in either the gospel that they preach (no suffering, or hip Jesus), or in the intent of their adherents (social gathering).

When we read about such a rapid conversion rate in the Book of Acts, there invariably seems to be an association with miracles and wonders, preceding or during the events. This type of catalyst is understandable and expected, not to mention the spiritual endowment of the Apostles and disciples themselves. But in the proceeding centuries, very few, if any, had such a formidable force behind them, thus gimmicks or watered down preaching is often used to compel the masses. And in the case of the Holy Roman Empire, naiveté, manipulation and tyranny kept the wide populace in check.

Thus, I'll never fully believe the numbers. I don't expect Christianity to grow in one, a quantifiable manner, nor in large fluctuating waves. Conviction must be deep and resolute, and many are called but few are chosen. I personally wouldn't succumb to the hysteria, claiming that the Holy Spirit is about to move mountains or shake the earth. We all must do our best to invoke a repentance in those immediately around us, and not pay heed as to the trajectory of the 'revival scales'.
 

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You obviously pontificate from ignorance because you have not bothered to watch the video of eyewitness testimony to the Hebrides Revival. In real revival the Holy Spirit falls primarily and massively on the unchurched. On the first night hundreds all over the place filled the streets. crying out for forgiveness. Over 600 young people fled a dance floor "as from a plague" and climbed a hill to a church that they didn't know was open, pleading to be allowed inside so they could get right with God. Nine of those youth became pastors. Another mob of people gathered in front of the elderly Smith sisters' home, not knowing why they were there, but seeking mercy from God. The Smith sisters were the initial prayer warriors of the revival> All this happened with no promotion or advertising.
 

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There can be no doubt a revival is desperately needed. God's people are scattered over every high hill, each convinced their understanding, their doctrines, their church is the right one. Instead of the world standing amazed at the love Christians had for one another, they mock us as hypocrites, as we are content to have head knowledge of truth rather than THE TRUTH living inside us, bringing forth much fruit.

The current political mess simply has exacerbated and revealed our deep lack, as hatred and vitriol have masked themselves as vigilance for the truth. But guys, we are not of this world, and are called to set our affections on things above, not on things of the earth. Yet, sadly, despite this, we as His people have done more to keep the lost at arms length than to lovingly draw them to Christ.

I fully realize these are hard words to receive, but nevertheless they are true. And yet, despite the fact our shallowness and lack of fruit is apparent to those in the world, God is not finished with His church. He has promised to revive us, to fill us, to change us, and yes, even to cause us to obey Him! Glory.

He tells us in Ezekiel 36 that He will do this for us, but that we are to know it is not for our sakes He is doing this. It is to keep His Holy name from being mocked by the world, a mocking WE have brought on. A final harvest is coming and we are to be a part of this amazing end gathering. For many, real repentance will only come after God restores them and brings them into an abiding relationship.

But what must happen for such a thing to occur? How can the world that has long mocked us all of a sudden hunger for God? God tells us the answer.

"The heathen shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall be sanctified IN YOU before their very eyes."

Ezekiel 36

We have been led to believe that our sanctification 'process' is a slow grind, barely perceptible. We have been wrong. Our God is about to roll up His sleeves and show us what He capable of doing in our lives, in our hearts, in our fruit bearing, in what we consider to be treasure.

Our master is soon to return and He is not coming back for a bride steeped in religion, in pride, in worldliness, in division, in political turmoil, in self love. He is coming back for a bride who has totally surrendered herself to His will, for it is there that safety is found. It is there that the joy of our salvation is found to be bubbling up inside us. It is there that the peace of God gives us an assurance that will amaze the world, causing them to want what we possess... not what we profess.

These shakings we are now experiencing are not signs satan is winning. Far from it. They are Heavenly alarm clocks meant to awaken us to who we serve and to who we are... and to who we no longer are. Be patient, dear ones, for God is going to work a work in our day, that if our eyes did not see it, we would never believe it possible.

Yes, things may look dark, but these things must come to pass. Trust your God, draw near to Him, believe His promises, and you will soon find yourself lifted above the trials, even as they increase. God is fully able to keep us from falling. All He asks of us is that we want His presence, and long to please Him, even when, in the past, we have disappointed Him again and again.

Can God deliver us from all evil, even the evil that resides within our own hearts? Absolutely! And that, dear brothers and sisters, is what will make this revival.... this LAST revival, even greater than the outpouring in the book of Acts.

blessings,

Gideon