10 Bible Verses About Revival In The Church

Introduction:

Revival in the Church is a powerful and transformative event that can bring about spiritual renewal and growth for individuals and the congregation as a whole. It is a time when the Holy Spirit moves in power to bring about a renewed sense of purpose, passion, and commitment to the faith.

This is particularly important in times when the Church may be facing challenges or difficulties, as revival can serve as a reminder of God’s presence and power.

In this post, we will explore 10 Bible verses that speak to the theme of revival in the Church and how they can inspire and encourage us to seek after the Lord in a deeper way.

List of 10 Bible Verses about Revival in the Church:

1. Psalm 85:6 – “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?”
2. Isaiah 57:15 – “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
3. Joel 2:28-29 – “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.”
4. Ezekiel 37:14 – “I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken it and performed it,” says the Lord.”
5. Acts 2:17-18 – “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.”
6. Isaiah 44:3 – “For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring.”
7. Ezekiel 36:26-27 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.”
8. John 7:37-39 – “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.”
9. 1 Corinthians 12:13 – “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.”
10. Ephesians 3:16-17 – “That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

Conclusion:

In reading these verses, we can see that revival in the Church is a powerful and transformative event that is initiated by the work of the Holy Spirit. It is a time when individuals and the congregation as a whole can experience spiritual renewal, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose, passion, and commitment to the faith.

As we seek after the Lord and open ourselves to the moving of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can experience the fullness of God’s presence and power. Let us pray for revival in our hearts, in our families, in our churches, and in the world.

May these verses inspire us to seek the Lord with renewed passion and commitment and to be open to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the Church.