What is True Revival?
February 23, 2023

Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed
True revival is marked by a rediscovery of the word of God, a restored sense of the fear of God, a return to God through confession and repentance, a renewed spiritual commitment as God’s people, and, finally, a reformation if true piety.
What are Christians to make of the Asbury Revival? This episode outlines biblical examples of spiritual renewal through the ages.
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