Well-Driven Nails

63. Revival & Christian Nationalism, Part 7

We conclude working through Iain Murray's Pentecost-Today: The Biblical Understanding of Revival [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/pentecost-today/?srsltid=AfmBOoo92CFucg_5HKFw5YgIOlL-fxH29k-wJyZV66S5HKxlLiecDSjk] with a discussion of the final chapter, chapter 7: "Six Things Revival Will Bring." 1. Revival Restores Faith in the Word of God 2. Revival Restores Definiteness to the Meaning of "Christian" 3. Revival Advances the Gospel with Amazing Swiftness 4. Revival Always Has Moral Impact upon Communities 5. Revival Changes Understanding of the Christian Ministry 6. Revival Will Change the Public Worship of the Churches We make our final applications to Christian nationalism and round everything out by briefly discussing what's next for WDN: Snacks? What about Bob?

62. Revival & Christian Nationalism, Part 6

Our discussion of revival continues. We take up chapter 6 ("Hindering Revival: Evangelical Fanaticism") of Iain Murray's Pentecost-Today: The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/pentecost-today/?srsltid=AfmBOorVo-GKTM1O12iBUlUfNk4x5vU_CGkcdGJeHf_3mFMEMIx-XqAw].  Fanaticism—when we elevate subjective emotion over objective truth—is a potent temptation for all of us, particularly in our cultural milieu.  Listen to this episode to hear some of our thoughts on the Charlie Kirk Memorial. Was it a gospel opportunity? Sure. Was it an example of fanaticism?

61. Thanksgiving 2025

Give thanks to God! ...with a few asides, including Dick Cheney, Manischewitz egg kichel, and Oreo dunking techniques.

60. Revival & Christian Nationalism, Part 5

Our discussion of revival continues. We take up chapter 5 ("The Interpretation of Experience") of Iain Murray's Pentecost-Today: The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/pentecost-today/?srsltid=AfmBOorVo-GKTM1O12iBUlUfNk4x5vU_CGkcdGJeHf_3mFMEMIx-XqAw].  It is dangerous when we make our own individual experiences normative for all Christians.

59. Revival & Christian Nationalism, Part 4

What does preaching have to do with revival? We take up chapter 4 ("The Holy Spirit and Preaching") of Iain Murray's Pentecost-Today: The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/pentecost-today/?srsltid=AfmBOorVo-GKTM1O12iBUlUfNk4x5vU_CGkcdGJeHf_3mFMEMIx-XqAw]. We conclude with some applications to Christian Nationalism.