Ought the Church Pray for Revival?
Hanko examines whether the church should pray for revival, beginning with a diagnosis of the church's spiritual condition across doctrinal, moral, and devotional dimensions. The pamphlet addresses the widespread but perhaps misguided contemporary emphasis on revival prayers, likely offering a Reformed theological perspective on genuine spiritual renewal versus superficial revivalism. This resource would appeal to readers concerned with the church's health and seeking biblical clarity on the nature and means of spiritual restoration.
Introduction If one were to ask the question, “Ought the church to pray for revival?” the answer almost surely would be a resounding, “Yes.” Anyone who has a love in his heart for the church and who is concerned about the cause of Zion is aware of the fact that the church is by no means in a healthy condition. It is simply a fact that, from a doctrinal point of view, today’s church has, at best, become doctrinally indifferent and, at worst, allowed all kinds of heresies to creep into her...