It's All About JESUS!

The American church is clueless to what revival is. Revival to some churches are merely a series of evangelistic campaigns held during the week. The people excite themselves, prepare themselves and are zealous to see a ''move'' of God during the week. Then when it's all over they are back to living as lukewarm Christians. Others sincerely cry out for revival, and cry out for blessing, but don't realize that the purpose of a ''deep cryeth unto deep'' is that GOD might be glorified and exalted above men. The jealousy for Christ's supremacy in His church is lacking. If it was present in much of the American church, programs would be pushed aside, seminars would be canceled, and intercession would increase. Programs and seminars in and of themselves may be useful and edifying, but there must be more! Oh that we might be compelled by the love of God! Oh that we would know what Paul spoke of in 2 Corinthians having a godly jealousy for the bride to offer herself to Jesus as a pure virgin. We need this revelation. This lies at the heart of the church. The issue is God's glory. -Matt, 20 NYC

I agree with your sentiment, though you should be careful about making overly general statements like "The American Chruch is clueless" about something, as there are some (a very small number, I'll grant) that, by God's grace, do know what "revival" means, and are centered upon Christ the solid Rock.May the rest get the clue... if not, it seems that it will be a matter of time before the situation reverts to one in which the church can truly flourish: widespread, life-threatening persecution.

The American Church meaning a church that's been conformed to American standards. It's a type of what the church at large has become in American rather than the entire church in America. Many are called, few are chosen. There is but a small remnant in America who really understand.

Ah, you're referring to that very popular American religion that bears passing resemblance (a "form of godliness") to Biblical Christianity, I see what you mean.

This thread needs to stay alive forever,at least as far as the title of it is concerned.L.W.

This thread needs to stay alive forever, at least as far as the title of it is concerned.L.W.Amen. Let us see to it...