Ellen Chat Conversation

# A Revival of True Godliness Ellen White declared that **"A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our first work"** (ChS 41.4). She emphasized that this revival is not merely desirable but absolutely essential for God's people. ## The Nature of This Revival Ellen White prophesied about a coming revival of unprecedented scope: **"Before the final visitation of God's judgments upon the earth there will be among the people of the Lord such a revival of primitive godliness as has not been witnessed since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be poured out upon His children"** (TR 19.2). This revival will restore the spiritual vitality and power that characterized the early Christian church. She further explained that this revival requires divine power: **"We must have the holy unction from God, the baptism of his Spirit; for this is the only efficient agent in the promulgation of sacred truth. It is the Spirit of God that quickens the lifeless faculties of the soul to appreciate heavenly things, and attracts the affections toward God and the truth"** (GW92 370.1). ## The Results of True Revival This revival will have profound effects on God's people. Ellen White wrote that **"At that time many will separate themselves from those churches in which the love of this world has supplanted love for God and His Word. Many, both of ministers and people, will gladly accept those great truths which God has caused to be proclaimed at this time, to prepare a people for the Lord's second coming"** (TR 19.2). ## Warning Against Counterfeit Revival Importantly, Ellen White warned that Satan will attempt to prevent this genuine revival by introducing a counterfeit: **"The enemy of souls desires to hinder this work; and before the time for such a movement shall come, he will endeavor to prevent it, by introducing a counterfeit. In those churches which he can bring under his deceptive power, he will make it appear that God's special blessing is poured out; there will be manifest what is thought to be great religious interest"** (LDE 158.2). True revival centers on Christ and His righteousness, transforming hearts through the Holy Spirit's power and preparing people for Jesus' second coming. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What are the characteristics that distinguish true revival from counterfeit revival? • What did Ellen White say about the role of the Holy Spirit in revival? • How does revival relate to the latter rain and the loud cry?