What is a genuine revival? Well... the answer sometimes depends upon who is giving it! A Pentecostal believer might use the word "revival" in a way that is very different from how a Presbyterian or Baptist would use it. And to further complicate things, sometimes believers in the same traditions don't even agree about what constitutes a genuine revival. This is the case with the event at Lakeland's Ignited Church. As word about this event continues to buzz around the Internet, how should we attempt to understand these things? Let me suggest one resource.
Dr. Sam Storms gave an excellent message on this topic at Grace Church in Chapel Hill last week. Using Psalm 85:6 as a starting point he described a biblical definition for genuine revival. Here's the verse: "Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you ?"
It was perhaps one of the best messages I've heard about the topic of revival (especially in evaluating contemporary events) and I highly recommend his sermon. You can find it at http://www.gracelife.com/ by clicking on the "sermons" button and selecting Sam Storms.
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