8150 revival, personal
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Ephesians 2:1-5; Titus 3:5-6

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

2 Timothy 1:6

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

3230  Holy Spirit & regeneration
3248  Holy Spirit, conviction
3251  Holy Spirit, filling with
5012  heart
5020  human nature
6626  conversion
6698  newness
6720  redemption
6728  regeneration
8664  praise
9165  restoration
9610  hope



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