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- Restoration to God: Revival is often needed when believers have become spiritually stagnant or have strayed from God. It involves a return to God through repentance, humility, and a renewed commitment to biblical truth.
- Renewal of spiritual passion: A core element is the rekindling of a "first love" for Jesus, as mentioned in Revelation 2:4-5. This results in a fresh passion for God's presence, His word, and the church.
- Awareness of sin and repentance: Revival includes a convicting awareness of personal and corporate sin, leading to a deep desire for confession, forgiveness, and a clean slate before God.
- Transformation and impact: The renewed life of believers impacts those around them, potentially transforming churches and communities. This can lead to new disciples, bold evangelism, and the expansion of God's kingdom.
- Sovereignty of God: While it is often initiated by prayer and passionate believers, true revival is ultimately a work of God's Spirit, not something man can create or organize. The goal is that God's people may "rejoice in him".
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