Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8148 revival » 8149 revival, nature of Scripture indicates that a number of characteristics precede revival, including repentance, humility and obedience. Characteristics which precede revival God's people long for renewal of their lives Psalm 80:18 See also Psalm 74:22; Psalm 80:1-17,19; Psalm 85:6 God's people must repent 2 Chronicles 7:14 See also 1 Kings 8:46-50 pp 2 Chronicles 6:26-27; Isaiah 64:1-7; Hosea 5:15; Acts 3:19 God's people experience a new awareness of sin 2 Kings 22:11 See also Psalm 32:3-5 God's people need to be humble Isaiah 57:15 See also Psalm 149:4; Isaiah 66:2; Micah 6:6-8 God's people are revived through God's initiative Isaiah 59:16 See also Jeremiah 24:7; Jeremiah 33:6-9; Titus 3:5 Characteristic results of revival People experience inward change Hebrews 8:10-12 See also Jeremiah 31:33-34; Ezekiel 11:19; Acts 2:42-47 People live obedient lives Ezekiel 11:20 See also Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 People are zealous for God's work Ezra 5:1-2 See also Haggai 1:12-15 People are generous in giving Exodus 36:5 See also 1 Chronicles 29:6-9; 2 Chronicles 31:3-8; Acts 11:28-30 People delight in worshipping God Ezra 3:11 See also Isaiah 12:1-6 People are joyful Acts 13:49-52 See also Isaiah 35:1-10; Acts 8:5-8 See also
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