Friday, January 13, 2023

Revival vs. Reformation

Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes....
Isaiah 1:16
 "A revival and a reformation must take place under the ministration of the Holy Spirit. 
Revival and reformation are two different things. 
 
--Revival signifies a renewal of spiritual life, 
a quickening of the powers of mind and heart, 
a resurrection from spiritual death.  
 
 --Reformation signifies a reorganization, 
a change in ideas and theories, 
habits and practices.
 
Reformation will not bring forth the good fruit of righteousness unless it is connected with the revival of the Spirit.  
Revival and reformation are to do their appointed work,
 and in doing this work they must blend."
E.G.W.