I just watched an old video from 1978 of Keith Green giving his testimony. He did not become “born again” until Jesus changed him by the indwelling spirit. I love this.
I became a “Christian” 33 years ago, but I really received the Holy Spirit 5 years ago when watching Andrea Bocelli sing The Lords Prayer. Since then the scriptures have come alive.
True revival starts with our hearts first. There is a transformation and renewal when Gods word takes root in our heart and lives out in our lives. The Lord said to go and preach the good news and make disciples of all men. Discipline can be hard and can hurt but revival without discipline is just emotions and fleeting. I believe the outbreaks of revival are important but after needs to come discipleship. I can personally say that the dry years in my own walk were the result of not being discipled by His word. Thanks for the introspection.
You are welcome. May all readers get this basic message. The article is under review by a major news network. Hopefully it will clarify the balance between revival and changed hearts in Christ.
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I just watched an old video from 1978 of Keith Green giving his testimony. He did not become “born again” until Jesus changed him by the indwelling spirit. I love this.
I became a “Christian” 33 years ago, but I really received the Holy Spirit 5 years ago when watching Andrea Bocelli sing The Lords Prayer. Since then the scriptures have come alive.
Hallelujah!!!
Keep up the good work Stephen.
Thank you, Geoffrey. Not many understand the importance of the indwelling Life of Jesus. Bless you for noting the difference.
True revival starts with our hearts first. There is a transformation and renewal when Gods word takes root in our heart and lives out in our lives. The Lord said to go and preach the good news and make disciples of all men. Discipline can be hard and can hurt but revival without discipline is just emotions and fleeting. I believe the outbreaks of revival are important but after needs to come discipleship. I can personally say that the dry years in my own walk were the result of not being discipled by His word. Thanks for the introspection.
You are welcome. May all readers get this basic message. The article is under review by a major news network. Hopefully it will clarify the balance between revival and changed hearts in Christ.