Fresh Encounter God's Plan for Your Spiritual Awakening

by Blackaby, Henry T.; King, Claude V.; Blackaby, Richard; Lotz, Anne Graham

• ISBN13: 9780805447804
• ISBN10: 0805447806
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: B&H Books

Summary

It's a sacred experience-the drawing near of the Holy Spirit to the people of God. He quickens the human spirit and inspires worship. He makes prayer exciting, preaching dynamic, and Christian service focused and powerful.

Author Biography

Henry Blackaby is founder and president emeritus of Blackaby Ministries International, an organization built to help people experience God. He and his wife have five children, fourteen grandchildren, and live in Rex, Georgia.

Richard Blackaby is president of Blackaby Ministries International and the oldest child of Henry and Marilynn Blackaby. He holds degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dallas Baptist University. He lives with his wife and children in Canada.

Claude King is editor-in-chief for undated resources at LifeWay Christian Resources. He holds degress from Belmont College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and lives with his wife in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
The Normal Christian Life: How Far Have You Fallen?	p. 1
What Is Revival? Definitions and Misconceptions	p. 13
Current Status of the Church and the World: Why We Need Revival	p. 28
God's People Tend to Depart from Him	p. 42
God's Plumb Line: The Divine Standard for Holy Living	p. 55
The Biblical Record of Revival	p. 67
Biblical Foundations for Revival	p. 83
God's Pattern for Revival: Created for a Love Relationship	p. 94
God Disciplines His People	p. 104
God's People Cry Out in Repentance	p. 123
Responding to Revival	p. 139
Great Awakenings: The Fruit of Revival	p. 155
The Role of Prayer in Revival	p. 171
Corporate Hindrances to Revival	p. 184
Worship and Revival	p. 193
Counterfeits to Revival	p. 210
Why Revival Tarries: Preparing for Revival	p. 225
Becoming a Catalyst for Revival	p. 232
Maintaining Revival	p. 242
Spiritual Leaders and Revival	p. 247
Personal Revival for Spiritual Leaders	p. 263
Preparing the Way for the Lord	p. 277
Times for Continuing Renewal	p. 298
Notes	p. 307
Scripture Index	p. 317
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