"There has never been an authentic revival or a true reformation in the church that did not begin with the sound preaching of God’s Word. The Word of God is oxygen for the fire of revival. There can be no reformation without proclamation. This was true is Josiah’s day, when the rediscovery of the Law reformed the temple. It was true in Ezra’s day, when the Law was explained and the people of Jerusalem cried aloud for mercy. It was true in Peter’s day, when Christ was preached and thousands were baptized unto salvation….If we desire reformation in our own churches, we must pray for our ministers, because reformation comes through proclamation."Phillip Ryken
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