Parallel aspects of spiritual renewal in the ministries of Albert Simpson and Bill Bright

Thomas W Donworth

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Parallel aspects of spiritual renewal in the ministries of Albert Simpson and Bill Bright

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Thomas W Donworth. Parallel Aspects of Spiritual Renewal In the Ministries of Albert Simpson and Bill Bright. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/371479a9-3f42-4083-9212-ce83f7dc4db3?q=2004.

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T. W. Donworth. Parallel aspects of spiritual renewal in the ministries of Albert Simpson and Bill Bright. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/371479a9-3f42-4083-9212-ce83f7dc4db3?q=2004

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Thomas W Donworth. Parallel Aspects of Spiritual Renewal In the Ministries of Albert Simpson and Bill Bright. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/371479a9-3f42-4083-9212-ce83f7dc4db3?q=2004.

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Thomas W Donworth

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Commissions--Biblical teaching

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This thesis attempted to show similar aspects of spiritual renewal in the lives of Albert Simpson and William Rohl Bright. The basic idea for the thesis developed as a result of class discussions on spiritual renewal and models of Christian spirituality. It also grew out of reading dynamics of the spiritual life and renewal as a way of life. Spiritual renewal occurred in the evangelical Protestant church due to their emphasis on outward mission, the fulfillment of the Great Commission, the person and power of the Holy Spirit, and the prevailing power of prayer. Both Simpson and Bright saw the Protestant church in America and the world as impotent and in need of revival and renewal. As they emphasized evangelism and discipleship, they became effective change agents for renewal, as they were able to motivate thousands of willing workers for the task of world evangelization. The parachurch groups they started were not rivals to the existing Protestant church. Both men saw themselves as working with other likeminded evangelical Christians for the restoration and renewal of the church to a place of prominence and power throughout the world. Eventually, many of the individuals evangelized and discipled by the Christian and Missionary Alliance and Campus Crusade for Christ became involved in local churches, evangelical schools, and missionary sending agencies. By the year 2004, these ministries continue in their efforts to evangelize and disciple people throughout the world in their desire help fulfill the Great Commission in obedience to Christ's command.

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