Richard Lovelace’s Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal explores “the nature of revival and what it means for the church.” Lovelace takes his readers through the Jesus Movement, Jonathan Edwards, and a wide range of historical figures and movements. It’s a fascinating read.
At the heart of his book, Lovelace provides the pre-conditions, primary elements, and secondary elements of renewal. I thought I’d provide the outline for those below:
Pre-Conditions of Renewal
- Holiness of God
- Sinfulness of humanity
Primary Elements of Renewal
- Justification
- Sanctification
- Spirit Indwelling
- Authority in Spiritual conduct
Secondary Elements of Renewal
- Mission
- Prayer
- Community
- Disenculturation
- Theological Integration
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