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Revival - A people saturated with God
Revival a people saturated with God, answers the What is revival in the history of the Christian church and how can we distinguish a genuine work of God's Spirit from the false claims that often distract us? The hallmarks of God's special occasions across the centuries and across the continents were gathered together to present a thrilling account of God's great work in spiritual revival.
288 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2019
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Brian H. Edwards
58 books4 followersBrian H. Edwards is a retired pastor, writer, lecturer, and editor.
Edwards began his career as an Assistant Pastor in London. He then moved to Hook Evangelical Church in Surbiton, south-west London, where he stayed for almost thirty years. He resigned to become President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.
Edwards began his career as an Assistant Pastor in London. He then moved to Hook Evangelical Church in Surbiton, south-west London, where he stayed for almost thirty years. He resigned to become President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.
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June 21, 2025
Revival has been on my mind and heart a lot lately. Due to the pragmatism and excesses of modern revivalism, I have not focused on the biblical and historical expectation of revival. Yet what do our churches and communities need today more than revival? As a result, I recently picked up a copy of Brian Edward's Revival: A People Saturated with God. I am so glad that I did! It is a moving read, which leads me to pray more frequently and fervently for the Lord to send revival to us.
The structure of Edward's book is fairly simple. After demonstrating why his book is needed and explaining what revival is, he considers what happens before revival, during revival, and after revival, and then closes with how we should respond to revival. Edwards defines revival as: "a sovereign work of God's Holy Spirit in an unusual awakening of spiritual life among God's people" (22). The biblical framework throughout comes from the time of King Hezekiah in Judah, as recorded in 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-39. Edwards also includes many examples to illustrate the sovereign work of God in revival through history.
Admittedly, I share Erroll Hulse's caution in understanding King Hezekiah's reign as the biblical paradigm for revival, which Edwards himself mentions (28). At the same time, I believe Edwards rightly recognizes the hallmarks of revival in Scripture, and Hezekiah often provides insight into these biblical principles. The result is a very helpful study from God's Word introducing us to revival.
Furthermore, I greatly appreciated the many historical examples of revival shared in this book. The author intentionally considers revivals over the centuries and around the world. When I typically hear about revivals, they are usually the revivals which have taken place in America or England and Europe during the time of the First and Second Great Awakenings. Edwards broadens the Holy Spirit's work of revival to show us God's abundant blessings globally which continue to this day. This was not only informative but also inspirational as I pray for revival today.
However, there are times where I wondered if a little more discernment in examples of revival would have been helpful. Edwards does regularly warn us against the dangers of revivalism. He also appropriately recognizes that God's sovereign work of revival has been much broader than those sharing our Reformed convictions. Still, there are times where historical revivals were commended which I remained cautious about in my own conclusions. Still, this remains a criticism which in no way seeks to undermine the vast treasure trove of revivals worth rejoicing in throughout history.
I am grateful for Edwards efforts in writing on revival and see myself returning to this book in years to come. More importantly, he has deepened my confidence in God and His sovereign work of revival for His glory. May we unite together in prayer for the Lord to send revival once again in our own day!
The structure of Edward's book is fairly simple. After demonstrating why his book is needed and explaining what revival is, he considers what happens before revival, during revival, and after revival, and then closes with how we should respond to revival. Edwards defines revival as: "a sovereign work of God's Holy Spirit in an unusual awakening of spiritual life among God's people" (22). The biblical framework throughout comes from the time of King Hezekiah in Judah, as recorded in 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-39. Edwards also includes many examples to illustrate the sovereign work of God in revival through history.
Admittedly, I share Erroll Hulse's caution in understanding King Hezekiah's reign as the biblical paradigm for revival, which Edwards himself mentions (28). At the same time, I believe Edwards rightly recognizes the hallmarks of revival in Scripture, and Hezekiah often provides insight into these biblical principles. The result is a very helpful study from God's Word introducing us to revival.
Furthermore, I greatly appreciated the many historical examples of revival shared in this book. The author intentionally considers revivals over the centuries and around the world. When I typically hear about revivals, they are usually the revivals which have taken place in America or England and Europe during the time of the First and Second Great Awakenings. Edwards broadens the Holy Spirit's work of revival to show us God's abundant blessings globally which continue to this day. This was not only informative but also inspirational as I pray for revival today.
However, there are times where I wondered if a little more discernment in examples of revival would have been helpful. Edwards does regularly warn us against the dangers of revivalism. He also appropriately recognizes that God's sovereign work of revival has been much broader than those sharing our Reformed convictions. Still, there are times where historical revivals were commended which I remained cautious about in my own conclusions. Still, this remains a criticism which in no way seeks to undermine the vast treasure trove of revivals worth rejoicing in throughout history.
I am grateful for Edwards efforts in writing on revival and see myself returning to this book in years to come. More importantly, he has deepened my confidence in God and His sovereign work of revival for His glory. May we unite together in prayer for the Lord to send revival once again in our own day!
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April 6, 2021Loved the personal accounts of revival at the end of the book.
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