

Revivals and Seismographs
Oct 1, 2025
The discussion kicks off with reflections on a memorial service that felt church-like yet lacked true revival. There's a deep dive into the meanings of renewal, revival, and reformation, highlighting their historical roots. Doug shares lessons from past revivals, noting they tend to energize believers without altering core beliefs. He questions if recent events signal a pivotal moment for national revival and stresses the importance of rejecting foundational errors like Darwinism and secularism. Finally, practical advice is given for new converts, emphasizing church involvement and Scripture reading.
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Memorial Was Revival-Adjacent
- The Charlie Kirk memorial displayed many revival signs but was not yet a full revival.
- The event resembled a family funeral with believers and nonbelievers united in honoring Christ.
Three R's Defined
- Wilson distinguishes renewal, revival, and reformation as different phenomena.
- Renewals exhort believers to recommit, while revivals bring dead believers to life again.
Revival Reanimates Existing Faith
- True revivals typically occur among believers restoring heart conviction to doctrinally-sound communities.
- Revivals close the 18-inch gap between head knowledge and heartfelt faith.