The Result Was Revival
How a Renewed Homiletical Theology Contributed to the Effectiveness of the First Great Awakening in the American Colonies
- Preaching & Worship
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
What helped spark the spiritual wildfire known as the First Great Awakening? Beyond cultural unrest and charismatic personalities lay a deeper force: a renewed theology of preaching. The Result Was Revival explores how a fresh understanding of homiletics—rooted in Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and aimed at the transformation of the heart—shaped the extraordinary effectiveness of preaching in the American colonies. By examining the theological convictions that guided three key preachers of the era, this work argues that revival did not arise from novelty or emotionalism, but from faithful proclamation aligned with God’s redemptive purposes. Written for pastors, theologians, students of church history, and church members who desire awakening in their own day, this book challenges contemporary readers to reconsider the relationship between homiletical theology, preaching, and spiritual awakening. If revival is ultimately God’s work, how does faithful preaching prepare the soil? This study invites readers to look backward—not for methods to imitate, but for theological convictions worth recovering.
Endorsements (4)
“In The Result Was Revival, Stewart Holloway skillfully demonstrates that genuine spiritual awakening flows from preaching that is biblically faithful, theologically grounded, and Spirit-empowered. . . . This is a thoughtful and timely work for pastors, theologians, and church leaders longing to see hearts transformed and the church renewed in our own day.”
“Students of the Great Awakening and powerful preaching will love this work by Stewart Holloway. The book focuses on the preaching ministries of Jonathan Edwards, Gilbert Tennent, and Samuel Davies. The insights gleaned are homiletical gems.”
“Eureka! Finally, a book about preaching that focuses less on methodology and more on theology! In The Result Was Revival, Stewart Holloway demonstrates how a renewed homiletical theology contributed to the powerful preaching that led to the First Great Awakening in the American colonies.”
“Stewart Holloway has written an excellent book demonstrating the strategic place of preaching in awakening a church and shaping a nation. . . . This book will enlighten your eyes and motivate your heart for the value of the preached word.”
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