Salvation, Sin and Judgment

  

Compromise & Revival

 

In many respects, these two topics can be considered opposites. This category includes a broad range of articles, for both Christians and non-Christians can be affected by compromise and revival. Individuals, groups, and even nations can be affected.

COMPROMISE

Here we are referring to compromise with sin. Compromise can occur when a person becomes less focused on doing what is right, or when he gets a relaxed attitude toward sin. It can occur when a person isn't bothered by what he considers to be "little" sins. If this trend doesn't change, a person may slowly become "asleep in the light" - deadened to the truth and overcome by sins which he may have even forgotten are sinful.

REVIVAL

Revival occurs when a person becomes more focused on doing what is right and less involved with sin.

For a follower of Jesus, revival can have a long-lasting (and eternal) benefit. However, we must remember that revival can be temporary - especially for a person who does not have a changed heart (a part of repentance). An unsaved person can "clean up" his life - he can do less sinning. And though this may be called a type of "revival," it doesn't mean that he has become saved. His change is just "skin deep."

The Danger of COMPROMISE

A warning about TURNING RIGHT or LEFT From Obedience to God's Commands

This link takes you to an article in the BIBLE section of this website, which focuses on our attitude toward accepting what the Word says, as well as our obedience to it. It focuses on verses which use the words "add / subtract" or "right / left." You must look up the verses; then you can reflect on the study questions.

To the BIBLE SECTION

Balaam and The Issue of Compromise

This is another article that illustrates the danger of compromise. Balaam looked very "saved" (in the Old Testament sense of the word) - but he wasn't. He compromised... and perished. This link takes you to the article, found on the "Temporary Disciples" web page.

To the "TEMPORARY DISCIPLES" page

The Need for REVIVAL

Can We Have Revival?

No. We can't. But then, if certain things begin to change...

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Do you say that Jesus changes lives? (Then why are conditions inside the church no different than conditions outside the church?)

Some comments about the pretension and blindness that many churches have, when they reflect on their own spiritual condition.

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A Letter of Concern about the Absence of Revival in our Land

There is lots of talk. Revival seems to be "just about to happen"... all the time. But it just keeps on not happening. This link takes you to a short "introductory" page, then to the letter itself. (Both are included in the PDF versions.)

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PDF - with 3 PAGE LETTER / PDF - with 2 PAGE LETTER (smaller type size & smaller margins)

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A "basic principle" about revival...

"Therefore, say to the people, 'This is what the LORD Almighty says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the LORD Almighty.' " (Zechariah 1:3)

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