Post by unknownPost by Dr. WhoPost by unknownWe thank our resident expert on all thingss theology/church history for
bringing our attention to this event. I'm confused, our "expert" has laid
down a firm/final rule for knowing if something is biblical and of God to
guide us.
If as in this example some word/phrase is used to label something, like in
this religious ritual event and it does not appear in scripture, it is not
biblical and of God.. I searched my kjv and the word "revival" does not
appear anywhere in it. A google for any english translation containing
same came up empty.
Our "expert" offers a tertiary definition, will it serve?
As any scholar would tell you, what you claim as "tertiary" is in fact a
primary definition when used in the proper context. By claiming it to be less
shows a certain lack of sophistication.
Post by unknownPost by Dr. WhoWebster
3 (a) a period of renewed religious interest
Yes, we know that common current use since only the 19th century, but that
word as per the rule above from thousandss of years ago. is not in
scripture.
Revival REVI'VAL, n. [from revive.]
1. Return, recall or recovery to life from death or apparent death; as the
revival of a drowned person.
2. Return or recall to activity from a state of languor; as the revival of
spirits.
3. Recall, return or recovery from a state of neglect, oblivion, obscurity or
depression; as the revival of letters or learning.
4. Renewed and more active attention to religion; an awakening of men to
their spiritual concerns.
The above from an early 1800's Websters. Shown only to dispel your notion
about the 1900's,
Post by unknownPost by Dr. WhoNow as for the Bible.
âFor thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name
is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a
contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to
revive the heart of the contrite ones.â (Isa 57:15, KJV)
Then follows a few examples of the verb "revive", the noun "revival as per
the rule above and of the ritual event in question; remains missing in
action".
Post by Dr. WhoPost by unknownThe term appears to have first been used only in the first part of the 19th
century as part of the "2nd great awakening" in the u.s..
Our expert offers yet another example of the use of the verb "revive" in a
Post by Dr. WhoHere you can see the prayer of a prophet for a revival of the Lord.
Sorry it was a request for an action,ie. verb to "revive". No event as
the noun "revival" was present. The thread is about a ritual event of a
noun of "revival" as appeared first in the 19th century., not in biblical
times.
As anyone but you can recognize, "revival" is in fact fully derived from
revive or other forms of that word. As I have shown above from Websters
dictionary, and the word revive as well as revived is in the Bible. Also, an
ongoing action for reviving for an extended period would only recalled a
revival, until all is revived. In order for believers to be revived there has
to be a revival
The mere fact that you balk against all this only goes to show everyone that
you wanted to remain in your confused state. That you were not seeking
resolution, and as I stated on my last post I doubted that you would chose to
be out of a confused state. So be it.
Just remember, God will not contend with you always.
Post by unknownPost by Dr. WhoPost by unknownCan we ask our "expert" to reduce our confusion as the above rule applies
to 'revival"?
Post by Dr. Whohttp://youtu.be/ZEH4bwkTcWA
God AT WORK !!!
Ashbury University
There is a live recording going on ATM with lots of other short Vids.