Jonathan Edwards and his theology of revival

Abstract

This part of our study has sought to establish that Edwards's theology of revival represents a discipline at the root of which lies the sovereign will of God, not the will of man. For Edwards, the engine of any true revival movement is the sovereign work of God and not the work of man and his endeavours to produce revival. Revival from the time of Edwards has been characterised by mysterious and supernatural aspects. The Spirit of God has been the operator of revival and the people of God are entirely dependent upon Him for revival. The theme of God's sovereignty becomes an important and essential theme for Edwards in the whole process of spiritual awakening.