EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 26 MIN
The Passionate Pursuit of Revival: Martyrn Lloyd-Jones | John Piper
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - A Passion for Christ-Exalting Power: Martyrn Lloyd-Jones on the Need for Revival and Baptism with the SpiritMartyn Lloyd-Jones's theology regarding revival and the Holy Spirit was distinct, emphasizing a profound, experiential work of God necessary for the church and the world. He defined revival as a miracle and a direct, sovereign intervention of God, distinct from human-orchestrated evangelistic campaigns.A cornerstone of his unique view was the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which he emphatically distinguished from regeneration (conversion). He asserted that one could be a believer with the indwelling Holy Spirit and still not be baptized with the Holy Spirit. This baptism, performed by the Lord Jesus Christ, is a clear, unmistakable, and experimental event that brings exceptional assurance, overwhelming joy, and a new, fresh manifestation of God's love.This Spirit baptism, whether individually experienced or collectively in a revival, was crucial for empowering believers for witness and providing supernatural authentication of the gospel to a world marked by materialism and spiritual indifference. Lloyd-Jones was not a cessationist; he believed extraordinary spiritual gifts like healing and prophecy were part of this authenticating work and continued beyond the apostolic age.While open to supernatural manifestations, he offered nuanced criticisms of the Pentecostal and charismatic movements. He insisted on a sound doctrinal basis for revival, stressed the sovereignty and freedom of the Spirit (gifts are given, not controlled by humans), and rejected the insistence on tongues as the sole sign of baptism or seeking experiences for their own sake. His counsel for seeking this baptism was primarily persistent prayer, always with the ultimate aim of glorifying Christ.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed
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Deep Dive into The Passionate Pursuit of Revival and Christ-Exalting Joy by John Piper - A Passion for Christ-Exalting Power: Martyrn Lloyd-Jones on the Need for Revival and Baptism with the SpiritMartyn Lloyd-Jones's theology regarding revival and the Holy Spirit was distinct, emphasizing a profound, experiential work of God necessary for the church and the world. He defined revival as a miracle and a direct, sovereign intervention of God, distinct from human-orchestrated evangelistic campaigns.A cornerstone of his unique view was the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which he emphatically distinguished from regeneration (conversion). He asserted that one could be a believer with the indwelling Holy Spirit and still not be baptized with the Holy Spirit. This baptism, performed by the Lord Jesus Christ, is a clear, unmistakable, and experimental event that brings exceptional assurance, overwhelming joy, and a new, fresh manifestation of God's love.This Spirit baptism, whether individually experienced or collectively in a revival, was crucial for empowering believers for witness and providing supernatural authentication of the gospel to a world marked by materialism and spiritual indifference. Lloyd-Jones was not a cessationist; he believed extraordinary spiritual gifts like healing and prophecy were part of this authenticating work and continued beyond the apostolic age.While open to supernatural manifestations, he offered nuanced criticisms of the Pentecostal and charismatic movements. He insisted on a sound doctrinal basis for revival, stressed the sovereignty and freedom of the Spirit (gifts are given, not controlled by humans), and rejected the insistence on tongues as the sole sign of baptism or seeking experiences for their own sake. His counsel for seeking this baptism was primarily persistent prayer, always with the ultimate aim of glorifying Christ.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed
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