Classic Quotes for Contemporary Christians

Classic Quotes for Contemporary Christians

When is revival needed:

1. When there is a lack of brotherly love and Christian confidence.
2. When there are dissensions, jealousies, and evil speakings.
3. When there is a worldly spirit in the Church.
4. When the Church finds its members falling into gross and scandalous sins.
5. When there is a spirit of controversy in the Church or in the land.
6. When the wicked triumph over the churches and revile them.
7. When sinners are careless and hardhearted.


When a Revival is to be expected:

1. When the providence of God indicates a revival is at hand.
2. When the wickedness of the wicked grieves and humbles and distresses Christians.
3. When Christians have a spirit of prayer for revival.
4. When the attention and preaching and efforts of ministers are especially directed to revival and the conversion of sinners.
5. When Christians begin to confess their sins to one another.
6. Whenever Christians are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to carry it on.
7. When ministers and believers are willing to have God promote it by whatever instruments He pleases.
8. Whenever it is needed and is expected by God’s people.

Charles G. Finney, Revivals of Religion(Virginia Beach, Va. CBN Press 1978). 6-8, 1-17, 21-31.