我們相信主再臨之前,必有一全面性的復興臨到。這樣的復興至少應涵蓋三個層面:
- 榮耀教會的復興;
- 以色列國的復興;
- 天地要復興(參羅八18、21)。
近年來,我們已看見復興的跡象、聖靈普遍的澆灌(參珥二23-24)、屬靈職務與恩賜的恢復(參珥二25-29)和敬拜讚美的興起;這些現象不斷提醒我們,人子已近,正在門囗了(參太廿四32-33)。
The Kingdom of Heaven on earth must be preceded by inspired achievements by God's church. Scripture and Spirit demand it of us all.
Writing to the church in Rome, Paul tells us that the liberation and renewal of creation itself are contingent upon the glorious freedom of the children of God. This must involve dynamic renewal of the church, the return of Israel to its Lord, and the revival of creation itself. In recent years we have seen signs of God's grand Spirit in motion: renewal spreading across the globe, and the restoration of spiritual ministries and gifts.
These and other signs recall the Lord's imminence, His hand at the door, preparing to knock (Matt. 24:32-33). We must be alert and prepare for this day.