The Magazine Podcast The Revival of Religion
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Jun 23, 2025 Donald John MacLean, President of Westminster Seminary UK and a trustee of the Banner of Truth, discusses a fascinating collection of revivals from nineteenth-century Scotland. He offers insights into the essence of true revival, contrasting genuine spiritual influence with mere emotionalism. The conversation highlights the urgent need for a spiritual revival today, drawing parallels between the challenges faced in 1840s Scotland and contemporary Western society's skepticism towards the gospel. MacLean's thoughts urge listeners to discern authentic faith amid modern distractions.
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1840 Glasgow Lectures Reissued
- Donald John MacLean announces Banner of Truth's new edition of 1840 Glasgow lectures on revival.
- He frames the volume as a timely republication worth attention.
Firsthand Scottish Revival Examples
- The contributors had lived through revivals at Moulin (1800), Skye (1814, 1818), Lewis (1834) and Kilcythe (1839).
- Their firsthand experience gives the lectures historical weight and practical perspective.
Theology Shapes Their View Of Revival
- The lecturers based their conclusions on Scripture and church history rather than mere contemporary events.
- Their theology of revival reads like a systematic treatment addressing revival from many angles.
