Suggested Reading on Revival

1. The definition of revival – Scripture’s schoolhouse of revival (1 John 4:1-8).
   1. English class – the meaning of the word revival in Scripture.
   2. Art class – pictures of revival in Scripture.
   3. Math class – the numbers of revival in Scripture.
   4. Science class – the marks of revival in 1 John 4.
      1. The exaltation of Jesus Christ (vv. 1-3, 15).
      2. Freedom from Satan’s kingdom (vv. 4-5).
      3. Love and trust of Holy Scriptures (v. 6a).
      4. The love of truth and rejection of error (v. 6b).
      5. Love of God and the brethren (vv. 7-8).
2. The possibility of revival – “Who then can be saved?” (Luke 18:15-27).
   1. The prompting of the question (vv. 18-26).
   2. The answer to the question (v. 27).
      1. Impossible for man.
      2. Possible for God.
3. The surprise of revival (Mark 4:26-29).
   1. The surprise is scriptural.
   2. The surprise has been controversial.
   3. The surprise is unusual.
4. The means of revival (Rom. 10:13-17).
   1. Revival’s preaching (vv. 13-17).
   2. Revival’s praying (v. 15; Matt. 9:36-38; Acts 13:1-3).
   3. Revival’s love (1 Cor. 13:1-3).
5. Me and our church’s next revival (Romans 1).
   1. I can become separated unto the gospel (vv. 1-6).
   2. I can love my local church (vv. 7-15).
   3. I can not be ashamed (vv. 16-17).
6. Destroyers of Revival (Acts 28:23-31).
   1. Impurity.
   2. Disunity.
   3. Counterfeiting.

Slides:

Definition of Revival

The Possibility of Revival

The Surprise of Revival

The Means of Revival

Me and Our Church’s Next Revival