9. A Year of Change (1740)

The first time that George Whitefield preached across the colonies, a fundamental change in the American perception of itself took place. One uniting message of hope and liberty gave birth to a movement that would eventually erupt in the great revolutionary struggle of 1776.

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

I have been SO encouraged by this lesson. "The Gospel does not leave you where it found you."

[@walterestes984]

Once again your hard work shows your efforts and everything is worth your while thank you again God-bless you

[@howardking3601]

I have studied the life of Whitfield for many years and been inspired by it; but you have added a whole new dimension to my understanding of him. I was not aware of the political views of Whitfield or the extent of the persecution by the Anglican church. The incident of the letter that got him jailed was totally new to me. This series linking the "great awakening" directly with the movement towards independence is something every Christian and every American should hear. Thank you so much for giving us the fruit of your studies!

[@GoreBruce]

If you are interested in Whitefield, you should read J.D. Dickey's American Demagogue. It is somewhat critical, but by far the most detailed account of his life that I have come across, and very helpful toward an appreciation of Whitefield's influence in relating to the Great Awakening and the American Revolution. Thanks for the feedback.

[@GoodGuyGaming3]

I see a new lecture from brother Bruce, I am ready to learn and reflect!

[@mvt28]

Watching this series is the highlight of my day! Thank you.

[@GoreBruce]

I'm honored. Thank you!

[@markrademaker5875]

Thanks, Bruce.

[@gladyskulastevens6719]

Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too.

[@GoreBruce]

Thank you sister!

[@vidapeters7677]

Hallelujah for you pastor B. so glad to have your lessons gathered under my skin. It’s treasures I keep always💜✝️💜 تولد مسیحا مبارک: happy birthday to Christ the savior.

[@MegaAnoop]

Great man

[@LJrock101]

Come to the EPC, Bruce!

[@tobystewart4403]

TULIP: Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints. Wild Augustinian reactionary theology, provoked by the wickedness (or not) of them Pelagians. Great sermon!

[@dcrunicycles]

Thank you. I'm still a loyalist. Because ' iron sharpens iron ' I appreciate your thorough argumentative acumen : ) p.s. jesusofnazarethkingofthejews bless you and yours

[@walterestes984]

Bruce this is Walter estates Woodruff South Carolina we used to have a theologian in the Greenville area doctor Joseph Carroll he was retired officer from The Australian army the 2nd World War became a theologian one sea run

[@TK-qu1ht]

Where does find Whitefield’s published sermons and letters today?

[@GoreBruce]

If you do a search on George Whitefield at Amazon, you will get some good responses.

[@peterstoddard6225]

Another exceptional session. I just read that James Davenport threw his pants in a bonfire while leading a revival. I saw guys in college do that, yet it was not at a revival. I trust and pray that they repented. (Okay, a small joke.)

[@andinorth1507]

I've learned so much from your videos. Not directly related to presentation, but I was wondering if you could help me with a question on slavery. I've been studying Exodus and learned recently that the Biblical slavery was remarkably different that the slavery practiced in early America. Most importantly, slavery among Hebrews was never intended as a permanent condition, but a voluntary, temporary refuge for people suffering what would otherwise be desperate poverty. "When you buy a male Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, but in the seventh he shall go out a free person, without debt" Ex 21:2 Also cruelty on the part of the owner resulted in immediate freedom for the slave (21:26-27). So how did slave owners get around this? And how did the Confederate Christians justify this during the civil war? Were they not aware of what God said about slavery?

[@GoreBruce]

Slavery in ancient Israel, insofar as it involved people of Israel, was more on akin to indentured servitude, involving people who served for a few years and then were released on reasonably generous terms. The apologists for race-based slavery in the southern states attempted to use biblical arguments, but their attempts were unconvincing to the Christian conscience of those who campaigned against slavery. It is safe to say that the overwhelming weight of biblical evidence is hostile to slavery, and that is why Christian people had led the way throughout history to destroy the institution.

[@andinorth1507]

@@GoreBruce Thanks for responding, but not only did the southern states not have a convincing argument, they were clearly against God's law. Even slavery through the kidnapping of outsiders is a capital crime in Scripture (Ex.21:16). I'm just wondering why the Presbyterians in the south did not realize this or speak out against it or did they succumb to the culture around them.

[@GoreBruce]

@@andinorth1507 The Presbyterians in the south were more influenced by being in the south than by being Presbyterians. The New Side Presbyterians were far more faithful to the heritage that they received from the reformed tradition, and universally condemned the institution of slavery.

[@andinorth1507]

@@GoreBruce Yes, thanks. I guess Alexander Craighead and his followers weren't able to influence the culture of North Carolina in this way, maybe because at the time it wasn't a significant slave state like VA and the deep south?

[@GoreBruce]

@@andinorth1507 Yes, and the Mecklenburg community was pretty insulated from the wider N. Carolina culture at the time.

[@walterestes984]

That did not come out very well. What I said is there was a theologian in the Greenville South Carolina area when I was growing up. His name was Doctor Joseph Carol. He was a retired officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War. He noticed I had a strong affection for the British. He told me I must be aware that Great Britain was a land of spiritual giants an spiritual pigmes. I think your teachings on The American Revolution is barring this out.

[@jesuslovesyou1881]

Ben Frank was a member of the hellfire club ? yea ? and they found a bunch of skeletons including childrens in his house when remodeling ? is this true ? maybe he was a really bad dude ? u think ?