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An Instrument of Revival: The Complete Life of Evan Roberts, 1878-1951
Book by Jones, Brynmore
279 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1995
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September 19, 2013
This was very "real." While the author seemed a bit uncomfortable at times with "charismatic" type displays, he was pretty fair with the portrayal overall. It seems the lack of government significantly contributed to Evan's struggles, yet the Spirit still moved mightily for a few months.
My favorite part in reading about the revivals is how "normal" they seemed in the days, as opposed to the over-mystical "amazing" time of history they seem to be sometimes. Additionally, they are noted more for intercession/evangelism than miracles. Finally, it reminds us there were days when Westerners outside the church understood Biblical issues at the mental level.
My favorite part in reading about the revivals is how "normal" they seemed in the days, as opposed to the over-mystical "amazing" time of history they seem to be sometimes. Additionally, they are noted more for intercession/evangelism than miracles. Finally, it reminds us there were days when Westerners outside the church understood Biblical issues at the mental level.
September 21, 2015
A respectful pen regarding the anointing.
In spite of the lows of Evan Roberts, the author doesn't draw a judgmental picture of one of the most influential revivalists, if not the most influential revivalist of the last century. Most of the chapters are filled with thorough details, might overwhelm some readers. I found sometimes hard to fully understand the reported stories because of the overloading info. (I am a simple mind..).
The book left me more thirsty for prayer but even more so, with a deep cry in my heart: Lord, let us finish our race and keep our faith strong to the end!
In spite of the lows of Evan Roberts, the author doesn't draw a judgmental picture of one of the most influential revivalists, if not the most influential revivalist of the last century. Most of the chapters are filled with thorough details, might overwhelm some readers. I found sometimes hard to fully understand the reported stories because of the overloading info. (I am a simple mind..).
The book left me more thirsty for prayer but even more so, with a deep cry in my heart: Lord, let us finish our race and keep our faith strong to the end!
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