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Revival Answers, True and False Revivals, Genuine or Counterfeit
Do not be Deceived. Discerning Between the Holy Spirit and the Demonic.

What is true revival and how can we tell the genuine from the false, the true from the spurious? With many preachers claiming to have ‘revival,’ some wanting to impart it into your life, with many evangelists, churches and conferences declaring they will have revival (so come and receive a touch) – what is the truth?

Revival Answers, True and False Revivals will answer these questions and many others, so we can discern genuine heaven-sent revival and not be deceived by a counterfeit. Many Christians who faithfully and persistently prayed for revival have rejected a move of God because they did not recognise it. Let us not be guilty of resisting the Holy Spirit, or condoning the flesh or the demonic.

Drawing from Scripture and Church history, this book will sharpen your senses and take you on a journey of discovery. What God declares in His Word and what Church history records as you search for a personal revival, and a move of the Holy Spirit within your local fellowship and beyond.

Book Details
  • 8.5 x 5.5 inches (216mm x 140mm)
  • 43 chapters
  • 232 pages
  • ISBN 978-1-907066-15-3 (paperback)
  • ISBN 978-1-907066-25-2 (eBook)












  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Revival – The Facts
  • Evangelism and Revival
  • Revivals in the Bible
  • Revival Related Scriptures
  • What Does Revival Do?
  • The Abnormal and Normal Church
  • The Pendulum Swing of Revival
  • The Beginnings of Revival
  • The Characteristics of Revival
  • Reoccurring Experiences in Revival
  • The Church and Revival
  • The Community in Times of Revival
  • Educational Establishments in Revival
  • Evangelism and Missions During Revival
  • Physical Phenomena
  • Conviction and Confession of Sin
  • Conversion and Dealing with the Past
  • The Supernatural of Revival
  • Persecution – Verbally and Physically
  • The Old and the New Wine
  • Divine or Demonic – True and False
  • Enemies of the Cross
  • False and Counterfeit Revival

  • The Dangers of Revival
  • Nurturing Revival
  • Wisdom and Discernment
  • Deception and Rejection
  • God’s Rules and His Laws
  • Human Emotions
  • Handling Physical Phenomena
  • Foolish Excess and the Demonic
  • Rebellion Against the Holy Spirit
  • A Variety of Human Personalities
  • The Tongue and Social Networks
  • Fresh Water or Salt Water
  • Regeneration and False Converts
  • The Devil’s Deception
  • You Shall Know the Truth
  • Analysing Revivals
  • Self and Full Surrender
  • Personal Revival
  • Pathway to Revival
  • Steps Towards Revival
  • Appendices
  • Sources and Notes

  • About the Author
    Mathew Backholer is the co-founder of ByFaith Media and films and co-presents ByFaith TV that airs globally on more than a dozen Christian networks. He has travelled to more than 40 nations researching revivals and carrying out mission work. He is the author of a number of books including: Revival Fires and Awakenings, Global Revival - Worldwide Outpourings, Revival Fire - 150 Years of Revivals, How to Plan, Prepare and Successfully Complete Your Short-Term Mission and Discipleship For Everyday Living: Christian Growth.

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