Let's Talk About Asbury 

A true 'personal' revival doesn't have to take place at even a church. God can bring refreshment and revival in our personal walk with Him right in our homes. As a matter of fact God saved me, not in a church, but at my bedside on my knees in repentance at the age of thirty-five. The gospel wasn't being preached to me, but everything I ever heard of the gospel was brought to my mind and conscience. Most especially repentance.

Saved at 34 and still loving, honoring and praising the Lord at 88. To God be the Glory and the work of The Holy Spirit.

I'm doing a graduate degree in music, and I think it's worth noting that the idea of music stirring the emotions and leading to "catharsis" was heartily believed by the Ancient Greeks. Certainly God can use music, but we have to be careful that we are centered on the preaching of the Word.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU - I am 70 years old and have been abandoned by my family and my former church for reporting abuse within leadership and for speaking out about the false teaching that this particular organization has promoted for decades - so thankful for the true, faithful men of God who are teaching and speaking about what IS truly biblically correct~

Yes, having been Mormon all my life I am wary of high emotional reactions. Turns out truth stands on its own.

I'm a pretty fickle person emotionally. I experience many highs and lows, often in the same day. I used think that having an emotional high meant I was filled with the Holy Spirit, while I interpreted an emotional low as being abandoned or punished by God. I've since come to realize, as Scripture explains, that being filled with the Holy Spirit means to abide in Him and to live according to the truth from the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed, day in and day out, regardless of how I feel. Marathon church services don't really mean much in the greater scheme of things. "Revivals" in the sense of people spontaneously coming to Christ is great and all, but what really matters is that they go on to live a life that shows they were truly saved. Live a life of consistently trusting God and studying His word and you will truly be full of the Holy Spirit.

My pastor went to the revival and on the 11th. He said he kept making excuses, but God told him he’d regret it in 10 years if he didn’t go. He used his missing the Super Bowl and driving three hours in the rain that day as an example of dying to self. I spent the last two weeks looking for a new church.

As soon as I heard Bethel hypnotic music RUNNN.

Bless you 🙏 my brothers and sisters 🙏 in christ from the Highlands of Scotland

I followed and listened closely to the Asbury meetings and saw the Word preached regularly, Scripture readings, testimonies, worship, students coming to the altar - it was a very simple and genuine expression by the students, of love of the Lord Jesus, prayer, conviction and repentance - The Holy Spirit was at work - it was "aborted" by leadership and infrastructure/logistics which were expressed by the Asbury president on the 23 Feb- it was a planned closure which to me does not give the Holy Spirit the ability to continue to move freely - That saddened me - I do believe we will see the fruit of the Spirit by many students Many people came to Asbury because many churches are not "feeding" its flock- the sheep are hungry and thirsty for the true inerrant Living Word - the true Gospel! The true Gospel overrides all denominations and ideologies -Jesus Christ is our Model and Deliverer of all our sins and inequities. No compromise! Total Surrender and dying to our sinful nature - The Scripture is clear on this!

At 65 years of age. And growing up in church, attending many different churches. I have seen many so called revivals. The thing that bothers me...is after those meetings. The growth does not follow. The people go back to the stagnant way of life. Years later they still have not grown in they're faith or love in God. Still committing the same sins, over and over. But still believing that Heaven will be they're home when they die. I gave my heart to God when I was 9 years old, in my bedroom...alone. Then from then grew in my faith in God. I have very little regret in my life, experienced falls, picked myself back up...asked God to forgive my sin. And moved forward away from that sin, to never do it again. That's real repentance, a faith in God that keeps you moving forward, growing, leaving sinful ways and actions behind. It does not stop at the alter, but moves forward...to a greater and greater love for God. Yes, some really do really repent in these meeting. And for that I'm very thankful but it hurts to see the many that got swept in by the emotions and never really repented. So sad.😢

Well I attended a church that had a similar revival. The pastor was extremely anointed. The revival was powerful as he continued to preach repentance. It is the first time I experienced many people rejoice at repentance. And lives changed. 23 years later I am still changes and we spread the good news of the gospel to others.

I got saved by the Grace of God at 21, 25 now. I wouldn’t say I grew up in Christianity. But many times in my life before Christ, I went to church events like this. And every time I would go home and be back in my life of sin. I remember at 19-21, I was grieved with my shame and guilt. My girlfriend and I were in ministry, both self deceived. I did a sermon on God’s holiness and I saw the giant distance between God’s perfection and me. I was wrought with grief and I knew I was going to hell. My pastor and elders told me that grace covers me. I found out every Christian around me was living a life of habitual sin. I sat there and told my girlfriend that if this is true Christianity then Christianity isn’t true. Thankfully, we both left that church, went to a biblical church. I got saved, we broke up, eventually the lord brought her back, saved her last year. And we are planning on getting married lord willing. And now we understand what true Christianity is. We were in the hyper grace movement, now we are in a biblical church that preaches the word and pours into the body of believers. With all that said, I can agree this movement will burn out people. That happened to me, thankfully God in his sovereignty decided to save me.

“Tell me what the world is saying today, and I’ll tell you what the church will be saying in seven years.” - Francis Schaeffer

Yesss!!!! This is exactly what’s I’ve been thinking about the Asbury situation. I am having to keep my thoughts and my discernment to myself among my church lady friends. They are so easily going along with the waves it shocks me 😮

At age 70 and being a Christian for 50 years I am approaching this or any so called revival with deep decernment. Living through and being a part of the charismatic movement we often witnessed these things that led to many false conversions and churches becoming infected with false doctrines. Satan enjoys putting on a show but Jesus doesn't need that at all. True repentance will take place in the private and personal moments we have with God. True revival will begin first in the background during those private moments individuals have. Only our Lord can work out front but in the background.

Having been a Christian missionary for many years and I am a result the Jesus movement of the 70's. That was probably the greatest Christian revival or Holy Spirit movement in the U.S. I first received the Gospel as a teenager at a Billy Graham Crusade in 1976. There are emotion as well as God's Word involved in Christian ministry, period. There must be people who are moved by the Spirit of God as well as the Word of God that brings repentance and true salvation. Let us not forget the importance of biblical discipleship that must be a part of any movement. God's people must teach biblical obedience for new believers to know and do what God wants.

In speaking of conversion God used the Mormon church to bring me to a knowledge of him but then I met a genuine Christian and his discipling me led me to Christ. Also dr. Jay Vernon McGee and through the Bible have been foundational in my life to strength in me as a Christian. But it's always been the Bible that has truly done the work in me and of course the holy Spirit using the word.

People flying in from all over the world!!!! We want this revival SO BADLY!!!! Spread the love people!! Jesus can work anywhere......anytime!!! He can use a Donkey!!!! God bless all who seek Revival. God love on all those who so want to help others to come to our sweet Lord Jesus. God bless each and every soul that moves toward what Jesus taught us. Holy Spirit lead us!!! We give thanks and we give honor to you dear Lord!!

I was a Pentecostal for many years, and part of a few so-called revivals in the past. I have left the word of faith movement and I'm now in a biblical sound church. This video has a great breakdown on what a true revival is from a theological perspective. Great to hear these men of God talk about this topic🙏

Thank you for keeping up with the current events and using the Bible as the authority of your knowledge for these subjects.

PRAY for the kids!!! PRAY that tbe LORD would keep dealing with their hearts and would PROTECT them from the Wolves. I got saved dureing the JESUS movement. Some of tbe people passing out materials like Bibles and Tracts were actually from "TheWay" and the LORD protected me. I ended up going to the DBC in Detroit, Mich and grew in discernment and strength with a Deep desire to witness to everyone who would listen. PRAY for these kids❤

True revival will NEVER be a dog and pony show, but an outworking of faith, hope and love, first towards Jesus Christ and then towards others. I didn't see anyone emptying their pockets to give to the poor.

What an absolutely outstanding discussion! I grew up as a Pentecostal, and used to pursue experiences. You are so right that this cannot be sustained. People do not grow spiritually by singing 24/7.

I'm very glad you covered this Justin. I did a short video too as even at my limited level of knowledge and understanding, even I saw issues here that needed to be addressed. Truth must prevail, and the Word of God must come first in such things. Bless you all

Discernment is so important! Thank you for speaking on this!

5 aspect of counterfeit revival Emotionalism starts it Sensationalism sell it Ecumenism defines it Skepticism angers it Pragmatism defends it

When I was first aware of my need for a Savior, I really struggled with feelings, mysicism, etc. It was years before I finally understood it's about taking God at His Word. Thanks for dealing with this.

Hallelujah! The voices of solid biblical truth and reason. So thankful for you godly men. May God give discernment to countless others who are blinded by feelings and not grounded in the Word !

I sincerely appreciate your ministry and your gift of rightly dividing the word of God. It has been a blessing of growth to my faith since finding your ministry.

What a timely and discerning and helpful discussion ! Praise God. Thank you so much brothers Justin, Josh, Scott and Matt for giving clarity and light to falsehood in this “revival” thing! Soli Deo Gloria.

Thank you all so much! GOD Bless all of you for bringing Discernment 🙏 ❤ 🙌

I was already a believer when I visited Brownsville in Pensacola during the height of their revival back in 1996. I observed a lot of people getting swept up in the emotion of the service, there was a sermon but from what I recall, very little scripture. The focus was on the alter call which came after about two hours of ever increasing emotional worship. People were falling down, shaking uncontrollably, crying and yelling. There was a lot of talk about the great work God was doing through their church and how God would change your life if you accepted Christ. One of the staff there told me I would wake up the next morning feeling different. I didn’t.

Come, let us reason together. Great wisdom here, brothers. Thank you for making this video.

Well done! I believe you all have set a standard, if not THE standard, for evaluating the Asbury event. I'm sure I speak for others who've had the same reservations, concerns, and questions as were raised in this video when I say thank you all for dealing with them. To hear that the proof of validity should have been repentance on the part of the school re: rejection of Scripture (female pastors, LGBT activity) spoke volumes. A move of God certainly would have addressed such obvious sins. Thank you for the work involved getting this one together. Much needed. I'll share this with our church.

I love that Justin Peters makes simple, and obvious, yet profound points like "unplug the keyboard and the revival stops".

I so appreciate the clarification on this issue. Having faithful brothers using Gods word must always be how we discern these movements. God bless!

God Bless you all ! very Balanced helpful talk for those hungry souls to grow in the word of God! & we need to pray for the new converts , God to protect from infiltration of the wolfs & to lead them to the right Shepherds !!!!

62 year old Christian ✝️ and I will leave what is happening with people there up to GOD. Being hopeful it is acceptable to GOD 🙏

Thank you for addressing this subject. I was hoping more men who are faithful to the word of God would speak to this "revival".

Ever since I heard of this revival I felt very disconnected to it and have not gotten caught up in the craze. Kinda kept it at arms length amidst the continued news about it. Not saying I’m right, but the Holy Spirit has not impressed upon me to give this any attention or focus. I appreciate this video! I pray that hearts and lives are changed by the Father. Time will Tell.

Thank you so much for this video. This has been so hard because I live so close to this small town. I have witnessed so much hypocrisy & unfriendliness from so many. I pray that this does change this cold, self righteous town. I hope this doesn’t come off mean but sometimes hurt from so called Christians hurt the deepest. Thanks again!

Thanks to what I have learned over the last 5 years from YT discernment ministry channels and other internet podcasts I was able to assess Asbury before critiquing videos were posted. I praise God that I am able to do this now. I was in charismatic/pentacostal/WOF/prosperity churches for 10 years back in the 1990s and left just after the Toronto blessing arrived in Australia. Unfortunately back there there was not information available on the internet, I was married to a non Christian and friends were all in same churches. God was faithful and used the introduction of loud music to get me out.

We are so thankful for you godly men, and appreciate the counsel.

Justin I have trained in martial arts All Eastern religious chant The same thing over and over Doing this can lead to disengaging your mind Then emotions take over and u can be lead to doing things That u can accomplish the thing u want This is dangerous GOD wants everything engaged Especially our mind so we won't be lead away from GOD'S GOOD NEWS

Thank you Justin for putting this together, very wise input and discernment, The one thing needed today in the Church is spiritual Discernment, without it people will tossed too and fro just from emotionalism. Sound preaching and Sound Doctrine is the way to true conversion. God might like singing praises to Him but he requires and Loves Obedience.

I believe you men are correct on this. True Revival ,people will know. They just will. People's lives will change from thier sinful ways, and it will spread all over. Revivals are not just about music. It is a true preaching of The Gosple of Jesus and turning from our sins.

I have been there and have the T-Shirt. A little different perspective on the slaying in the spirit... as a new Christian I went to one of Benny Hinn's early meetings. I knew nothing of what to expect, during a hymn singing he was walking down the aisles, no one was holding hands, I had my eyes closed with hands raised up singing. I don't remember what he spoke, but it was not the insanity he got into later and he never touched us; however, I went down as did everyone else in the row. It was a supernatural power. Now I know it was demonic. At the time it felt wonderful. This is why many will not believe it is bad.

Thank you for your discernment-it is so lacking in the local church today. Lighthouse trails has dedicated their whole ministry to enlighten people as to the things that are entering the church today!

God bless you Justin. I’m trying to raise my 4 year old to be as bold as you in Jesus. Thank you

I was at the ' Jesus Movement" back in the early 70's - I was 19. What's going on at this "Asbury revival" is exactly like it was for me back then. I never heard the word "repentance", speaking in tongues was "cool" and I really believed I was SO spiritual. I got "baptized" in the ocean in La Jolla, Ca and thought I was "on my way" as a "Christian". My "walk" was truly on the broad and not the narrow way because for the next 35 years I did things I cannot mention. Was I "saved"? NO!! No way! It wasn't until 2014, when I was literally brought to the end of myself, that I truly repented, turned from my sins, and put my faith and trust in Christ. The one thing that "followed" from the 70's was this "speaking in tongues" and being "charismatic" (Exactly the kinda stuff that happens at Bethel, etc) It wasn't until I was checking out Christian content on RU-vid in 2017 that I began listening to these guys talking about "Strange Fire". I found out the "guys" were Todd Friel, John MacArthur, Justin Peters, and Phil Johnson. What was presented in that conference which originally aired in 2013, opened my eyes. I am so thankful to God for leading me OUT of the charismatic church and teaching me that "tongues" today is not Biblical. I walked away (mostly ran away!) from false teachers who are "wolves". I began reading and studying His amazing word every day! I found a Biblically based church, and truly know I am saved.... I belong to my loving Savior Jesus and am walking with Him on the "narrow" road every day.

This revival reminds me of the Jesus Movement of the ‘70s. Lots of fervor, lots of emotions, lots and lots of people responding to the altar calls where they all received a copy of the good News Bible. This calls to mind Mark 4:3-8. It’s difficult to maintain that level of emotion when the revival is over and people go back to their regular lives.

Great podcast…….Thank You and God Bless You All……❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

I’m so glad to have all you “doctors” around to tell us commoners what IS or IS NOT a move of God. I mean were it not for you learned biblical “experts”, God would have no one to use, and/or discern the finer points of theology, and the impact these evildoers can have on those less scholarly like us little people of the faith. I thank God daily that you all are his Generals.

Thank you so much for this video ! the whole family absolutely agree with what said !

Appreciate this discusion. I agree with your observations. I had been also wondering why are people traveling and wanting to be there, when we are warned in scripture not to run to places where they are claiming that Jesus is at.

Thank you I have explained to my wife that this was an emotional fueled event not revival. Thanks for someone who is respected in theology for addressing this

Thank you Justin for putting this program on. My background is similar to Marc's. I attended Spring Arbor College and Marion College, both in the Wesley \Holines Movement in the 50's. These types of "Revivals" occurred in both colleges. Looking back ,they both lacked the growth of spiritual life as evidenced by the fruit of the spirit. It was spiritual dead end for many. God led me by His grace in 1969 to Grace Church in So Cal. John MacArthur was just beginning his ministry. It was a small church which was packed four times on Sunday and Wednesday night. I witnessed and experienced true revival as John taught verse by verse each time. A method I had never seen in "holiness" churchs in 30 years. Young people came with their Bibles and crowded around John listening to every word and even stopping him to ask questions. That was a true Biblical revival and has born much fruit over the years.

The Ashbury is a beautiful expression of people celebrating community, Gods love and their faith. It does not need commentary, or the opinions of church scholars to be true. I am grateful for the young people who started the revival. People are celebrating their faith. Maybe you need to look at what is being experienced instead of judging it and being threatened by the Ashbury revival.

Yes, it's so helpful, encouraging and eye opening to us who've watched, God blessss you brothers🙏🙏🙏

Thank you Justin for what you do, I haven’t watched any of the revival just seen it posted on social media. I live close to a city in which a church hosted a drag queen event on the weekend with children involved. I can’t believe a church would host such an ungodly event.

I threw out all the CDs and DVDs Of Hillsong, and other charismatic music as well recently and thank you for bringing out this video it is making things more clearer for me

I’m a pastor and went down for a day to Asbury. It was an amazing time of solemnity, worship, self-reflection and conviction all centered around Jesus. I am by no means a charismatic and yet I cannot recall a time when I felt the presence of God so overwhelmingly as I did there. I assure you if the “keyboard was unplugged”it would have continued on beautifully without skipping a beat. Was it a revival, awakening, renewal???? I don’t know, most people have never seen any of these to be an expert on the subject but then act like they are. Jesus was exalted, the gospel was preached. sin was confessed, lives were changed. That should tell us a lot. Were there people there who were sinners leading music? I’m Sure, in some form or fashion. Just like so many of the pastors who preach on Sunday after looking at porn all week and tell the church to repent even though they have not. or Worship ministers who are engaged in adultery and yet lead us in song about being faithful to God. Do people still get saved in such churches? Of course. I’m not excusing or making light of sin by any means but when Hophni and Phinneas were in charge of temple duties do you think no worshipper was blessed by God because of these two men’s sins? God still acknowledged the heart of the worshipper and blessed them because God works in spite of us to do as HE wills even if the leaders are sinful. This whole video just reminds me of the Pharisees who took potshots at Jesus because he didn’t check all the boxes of what a messiah was suppose to look like. I wonder how many commenting on this actually were there and have first hand experience at Asbury. Like the man said in John 9:25 judge for yourselves whether Jesus was a sinner or messiah, all I know is that I was blind and now I see. Likewise all I know is that myself and my family were all changed for the good because of our trip. Why are we so quick and even glad to cast doubt and criticize something that brought about a lot of good for the kingdom? I understand having a discerning spirit but according to these guys it seems as if God can only move in a place that has 100% of biblical doctrine figured out. I assure you that even with their massive libraries behind them these three men don’t have it all figured out doctrinally, none of us as pastors do. I’m not trying to be condescending I’m just tired of people tearing down something that built a LOT of people up in Christ for the good. I know my opinion is in the minority but I’m speaking as one who was actually there and not as one who experienced it through a web cam. 😊

What a refreshing conversation about this. Thank you gentlemen for all the points yall discussed.

What a truth-filled, biblical revealing of what a true biblical revival is. Yes, God will use any means He chooses, but revival is of God and by God. We cannot command Him. Thank you, Justin, for taking the time you did on this and for sharing. God bless you all.

Thank you so much for your words. They were about what I was thinking.

I appreciate all points of discussion on this matter . My question to all is , What if this revival is of God. What is God saying. If people's lives are transformed, if people are turning to God, if people are being changed , if people's relationship God is being effected for God , if people are hungering after God...How is it can this be negative , if all we are concerned is the correctness of doctrinal issues then we are putting God in a test tube of political correctness. Praise God good report , good news , good testimonies. Jesus was rejected by the Pharisees who were the religious order of the day. I am from the third world country and My views is... God is not restricted to the confirm to the four corners of my mind. God will do what he wants to do with who He wants to. They laughed at the Acts 2 and yet God was in it. Today Acts 2 is still been rejected by the religious because it challenges the authority of God. God will use anybody who are waiting on Him that's why we have great move of God in the 3rd world. Blessings

Thanks again, JP! I've been waiting for your take on Asbury and it's spot on as usual.

I am SO GLAD that I took the time to listen to this teaching!!! From the start I was very hesitant to call this a true ‘revival’…this has backed up all the questions that I have had in that it just didn’t seem to line up with God’s word. Thank you gentlemen!

Thanks Justin. Great video. I was healed, but my husband said that it was a gift from God not the charismatic preacher who was yelling at me. I am still healed, but no limbs grew back. I very much enjoy your teachings. The NAR is a slippery slope. They do get emotions running high. Jesus should be enough for us. Reading your Bible is also very important. It was harder to fool me once I was reading daily. God bless. Keep the videos coming my friend.

To God be the glory i just love the way you put things in prospective because people are to know the truth and sad enough many people don't and they are deceive by what they see and what they hear without discerning and so many are falling for what is false true revival comes from true repentance and true repentance comes from only by the word of God thank you Pastor Justin and your team for sharing this Biblical teachings now we have been warned we must be careful

This age group has grown up on Bethel, Elevation, Maverick City, Hillsong music and NAR movement. This is what they know. Turn the lights on, turn off the music and open God's preaching the gospel. Who would be left? Not this young crowd

Absolutely a great talk. A useful guideline.

Great Video its good to have these Pastors contribution about the Asbury so called revival. Thank you Pastor Justin Peters.

God came to me when I was watching an afternoon soap opera. All of a sudden a thought came into my head, "who is God" and I couldn't stop thinking about it and I couldn't go back to watching that soap opera, and from that day on, I never watched another soap opera, I was given a hunger to know God, then couldn't stop reading the Bible.

Yes -- It was a true Holy Spirit revival, I was there at Asbury University... and the Lord's revival is still happening! ✝😍🙏🔥🙌🕊💕🥰 AMEN!!

Been waiting to hear JP's response to the Asbury event, and he doesn't disappoint. Discerning observations are made by him and his guests which they then logically support and explain Scripturally, historically, and experientially. They make (and explain) observations and go deeper than what has occurred to me. My appreciation for God's word and respect for these men's understanding was increased by hearing what is said here. This is the ministering of God's truth which could actually lead to legitimate revival.

Justin, I was healed of a broken foot in Army Infantry basic training. I broke it the first week, had a xray and decided to continue with basic anyway. There's really no way to explain that pain day after day. Seven weeks later I woke up for the culmination of basic which part of it was a long ruck march. I was worried I wouldn't make it because of all of the difficulty I endured. I woke up and all swelling was gone and no pain, it was healed. In my records the injury stops with the xray. I believed in God, I don't remember praying, maybe I did, but I wasn't born again. The crazy thing was there was no time to dwell on it. It wasn't until years later I realized what had happened.

A revival is nothing more than a new beginning of obedience to God. Just as in the case of a converted sinner, the first step is a deep repentance, a breaking down of heart, a getting down into the dust before God, with deep humility, and forsaking of sin. Christians will have their faith renewed.

Amen, brother Peter's.

I live in the Netherlands. Saw the Ashbury thing and waited, because somehow it did not taste good, but could not put my finger on it. I missed preaching the Word and it felt like Hara Krishna people repeating over and over again the lyrics. Also the students did not sleep much during this thing. And that is something odd too. Because in certain sects they also let the people not sleep or nearly sleep. It makes a person very vulnerable and then you can influance a person better.

A quote from John MacArthur, "a broken clock can be right at least twice per day. "

I am a former Asbury parent of two graduates who majored in media communications which is a number one major there. Asbury has a connection to Hollywood. Some of the professors are from Hollywood (one worked with the TV series The Golden Girls) and we have actors such as Dean Jones and Pat Boone (April Love filmed in Kentucky). Asbury has a cutting edge movie set and theater and the head of the department formerly worked for ABC sports. It's a fantastic place to learn all aspects of the media communication profession. When I heard that the president announced that there was a move of the Spirit in the chapel among a small group of students, that raised a red flag that this might be a manipulated move from Hollywood to create an audience for their upcoming woke movie "The Jesus Revolution". What better place than Asbury which has a history of emotionally driven revivals in February, a university that has Hollywood implants, and has embraced the social justice movement? I wonder if the president had not made a public announcement, if this would have been just another chapel service.

I went to Asbury ❤. What a great outpouring of Gods Holy Spirit. Many who are full of Pride can’t acknowledge moves of God because he doesn’t fit in all their doctrinal boxes. I was there for 4 days. So much repentance and prayer and praise. So many men and women who had such anointed prayer. I was humbled ☺️ I was undone of Pride and hypocrisy! ❤Thank you Jesus for your mercy❤. I repented and felt humility increase in my heart 😊🙌🙌.

We are so fortunate to have you and anyone else in the Reformed Community to lead us to truth because as we all know, the Reformed brethren ALWAYS have the answers and their Theology is without flaw. ( We won't quibble over their teaching of Predestination or Cessationism) The high sheriff of Christianity has spoken. There is no need to question anything here! "The arrogance of making experience into a theology that trumps Scripture is exceeded only by the arrogance of making lack of experience into a theology that trumps Scripture." Good day Gentlemen!

I want to also thank you all, for talking about this. Making my heart very greatful for men like you all teaching the truth of the bible. This has been a blessing to me...God's blessings on you all.

I was waiting for a post from you on this thank you brother!

That “holding hands” practice while praying was very common in the United Methodist church when I was growing up. The idea being that you would get a circle of believers to pray with enough synergy so that God could hear you….or something like that. It was a weird practice now looking at in hindsight.

Justin, you have been such a beacon of light and truth for me as I have suffered mightily. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

While respecting Justin for his genuine teaching and sincerity in serving God, it is vital at this moment to visit Asbury and preach the word of God and use the opportunity given rather than sitting and discussing as to how true revivals should happen. It’s time for all of us to walk the walk that Jesus Christ wants us to rather than pointing fingers let us say to God ‘send me...’ and take the first step.

He said something that happened to me I was saved in my bedroom and hearing a preacher on Facebook about the lost sheep and the way the world was heading I repented right there and he wasn’t a great preacher either but God used that for the good for me to be saved so praying for these students and people who need to test all things as the grow in Christ ! Amen great video

The only ones falling for this "revival", I fear, are those whom God has given itching ears as His just judgment.

Does my heart good to see young men such as yourselves standing on the Word of God to critique this event. God's blessings on you and your families.

W0W!! Very Nice,.. Thank You Justin For This Awesome Video..God Bless All Of You..✝️ ❤️

MY DEAR BROTHER JUSTIN PETERS, THANKS A MILLION FOR HAVING THIS DISCUSSION. MY ENTIRE CHRISTIAN-BLACK COMMUNITY NEEDS TO HEAR THIS AND THANKS FOR THE SPIRIT OF YOUR DISCUSSIONS; ALWAYS IN LOVE AND TRUTH!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL WIFE! THIS IS MOST HELPFUL.

I truly appreciate you doing these videos!! I began listening to you and John MacArthur after an experience I had at a local church I was going to. My husband and daughter and I just moved from NY to SC and I was baptized in NY. I was looking for a church desperately that preaches the Word of God. We began to attend this one church out here in SC and they were having a ‘Revival Night’ and what I experienced left me confused. Not about what I believed but about what I was seeing in the pastor and the congregation. I immediately began to pray for the pastor and the congregation… that the Lord would open their eyes and ears and heart to the truth of His word. There were also things that were done in the church in NY that left me uncomfortable and that eventually I began to practice and do as well. But in reading and studying scripture it was obvious the contradictions. So after that ‘Revival Night’ I began to look on RU-vid… i know that shouldn’t be my first source… but I was looking for a pastor that aligned with the Word that I could listen to bc I just cant find one here. It is heartbreaking… i just want to know Gods Word and teach my children and live in obedience to my Father. I dont want these ‘experiences’… I just want to sit with fellow believers and soak up the amazing Word of God! I just cant find that so I look to pastors online. And so I came across your channel and John MacArthur and a few others and I am so very grateful for how clear and concise you both make Gods Word. I am truly able to see the difference from where I was in the understanding of Gods Word to now. I am so grateful that I can see and discern properly… with a sound mind… able to use my mind and not test things by how i feel or with my mind disengaged anymore. I cannot thank you enough! 🙏🏼❤️

Great video! This sheds Biblically discerning light on this event. That the initial sermon that set off the 'revival' wasn't overtly heretical BUT did not present the complete gospel emphasizing repentance says a lot. Having also watched a fair bit of the livestream video of the event this analysis seems very accurate. Much greater discernment is badly needed among the professing church.

I have watch many videos about Asbury. This is the best one. It is very clear and sound. It covered many topics. I have been interested in apologetics for about 4 yrs and this event has given me a chance to compare and contrast what is biblical. I agree completely that words can mean different things to different groups. Especially the buzz words: Holy Spirit, gospel, repentance, Jesus, etc. For example: confusing confession with repentance or the gospel being Jesus loves you (which is not the gospel). Great job guys! The truth is so transforming for our hearts.

Hearing this reminded me of two things: a church I left that used some of the same tactics in their services, and the recent sermon series my pastor did going through the book of Titus.

I heard the word of God being preached. They do preach .Gods movement can move in the hearts