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Biblical Revival Is a Work of God
Programs, personalities, and emotional experiences cannot produce spiritual life. Genuine renewal comes from the Lord through His Spirit working through His Word. This keeps Christians dependent upon God as they pray for spiritual renewal.Repentance and Lasting Spiritual Fruit
The evidence of revival reaches beyond excitement. When God works, people turn from sin, treasure Christ, pursue holiness, love His church, and share the gospel.Test Every Movement by Scripture
Extraordinary experiences and miraculous claims must be evaluated by God’s Word. Does a movement exalt Christ, proclaim the true gospel, and submit to Scripture? These are essential questions for biblical discernment.Four Lessons from Revival Movements
- Recognize that genuine revival is a sovereign work of God.
- Look for repentance and lasting spiritual transformation.
- Test every movement by the authority of Scripture.
- Pray for renewal that exalts Christ and advances His gospel.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
