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Lectures on Revivals of Religion

Lectures on Revivals of Religion

by C. G. Finney

Charles Grandison Finney (1792–1875) was an American evangelist and a leading figure of the Second Great Awakening. A lawyer converted in 1821, he led revivals across New York and New England with his 'new measures,' then became professor of theology and later president at Oberlin College in Ohio. Our library holds his Lectures on Revivals of Religion, his Memoirs, Lectures to Professing Christians, and Sermons on Gospel Themes.

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First published
1835
Length
199k words · about 13 hours
Chapters
22
Narration
🎧 Nicole · American English

About this book

Charles G. Finney's Lectures on Revivals of Religion grew out of the American revival movement and was published in 1835 to explain and defend it. Finney treats the nature of revivals, prayer, preaching, measures, hindrances, and the instruction of converts. Direct and systematic, the lectures remain a primary document for understanding both Finney's influence and the controversies surrounding his methods.

Contents

  1. What a Revival of Religion Is
  2. When a Revival Is to Be Expected
  3. How to Promote a Revival
  4. Prevailing Prayer 🔒
  5. The Prayer of Faith 🔒
  6. The Spirit of Prayer 🔒
  7. On Being Filled with the Spirit 🔒
  8. Meetings for Prayer 🔒
  9. Means to Be Used with Sinners 🔒
  10. To Win Souls Requires Wisdom 🔒
  11. A Wise Minister Will Be Successful 🔒
  12. How to Preach the Gospel 🔒
  13. How Churches Can Help Ministers 🔒
  14. Measures to Promote Revivals 🔒
  15. Hindrances to Revivals 🔒
  16. The Necessity and Effect of Union 🔒
  17. False Comforts for Sinners 🔒
  18. Directions to Sinners 🔒
  19. Instructions to Converts 🔒
  20. Instructions to Converts 🔒
  21. The Backslider in Heart 🔒
  22. Growth in Grace 🔒

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