Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8148 revival » 8150 revival, personal The bringing back of individuals to life or vigour both at the point of personal regeneration through the work of the Holy Spirit and at other times in believers' lives. Aspects of individual revival Physical revival Isaiah 38:16 See also Judges 15:18-19; 1 Samuel 14:27; Samuel 30:11-12; 1 Kings 19:7-8; Job 33:25; Psalm 41:3; Psalm 116:8-9 Revival of hope Genesis 45:27 See also Ruth 4:14-15 Revival of sanity Daniel 4:26,34,36 Spiritual revival Psalm 23:3 See also 1 Kings 19:9-15; John 21:15-19 The Holy Spirit brings regeneration by giving spiritual life to those dead in sin Preparation for personal spiritual revival The Holy Spirit convicts John 16:8-11; Acts 2:37; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Individuals appeal to God Jeremiah 17:14 See also Psalm 51:7-12; Psalm 119:34-37 Individuals long for God Psalm 42:1-2 See also Psalm 63:1 Personal repentance is required Psalm 51:1-4 See also 2 Chronicles 32:26; 2 C 11-13; Job 22:23; Jeremiah 15:19 The believer must take responsibility for personal revival God is active in bringing about personal revival Isaiah 57:15 See also Psalm 43:3-4; Isaiah 40:31; Haggai 1:14 God's law may initiate personal revival Psalm 19:7 See also Psalm 119:130,162 The fruit of personal revival God receives praise Psalm 40:3 See also 2 Samuel 22:50 pp Psalm 18:49; Psalm 51:15; Psalm 59:16; Psalm 61:8 God is obeyed 2 Chronicles 33:15-16 See also Acts 2:14 Peter had denied Jesus Christ seven weeks before. See also
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