Thread: The First Great Awakening: True or False Revival?
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Old 05-19-2008, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Pergamum View Post
revival, again, i think most would agree, is poor terminology. Awakening is the best term. If Awakening bears fruit then perhaps vivification is occurring. And it appear much such vivification occurred during that period of history. If the Reformed had no terminology of revival then I am still sure they knew what regeneration and/or awakening was.
The real issue is what is meant by the word. What is life? Is it wild emotional experiences and zealous fervency?
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