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What does the Bible say about revivals?

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The Bible teaches that revival is God’s gracious work of renewing His people, humbling them in repentance, restoring joyful obedience, and making His glory known. Isaiah 57:15 shows that the holy and exalted God dwells with the contrite and lowly to revive their hearts. Habakkuk 3:2 models prayer for God to renew His work in times of need, while Romans 12:2 calls believers to continual transformation through the renewing of their minds rather than conformity to the world. True revival is not manufactured by human excitement, but comes through God’s Spirit working by His Word, leading the church to faith, holiness, love, and faithful witness.

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  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

  • Romans 12:2

    Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  • Habakkuk 3:2

    Yahweh, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, Yahweh. Renew your work in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.

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