Faithful

Leonard Ravenhill

Prophet of revival and prayer (1907-1994)

Biography

Leonard Ravenhill was a British-born Christian evangelist and author known for his passionate call to revival and prayer. His book 'Why Revival Tarries' is considered a classic. He was a prophetic voice calling the church back to holiness, prayer, and authentic Christianity.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Leonard Ravenhill measures up:

1

Title & Authority

VERDICT: ORDAINED-EVANGELIST

Ordained minister with decades of faithful service. Called by God and sent by the church to preach revival and holiness.

Scripture:

Ephesians 4:11, Acts 13:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:5

2

Gospel Message

VERDICT: UNCOMPROMISING-TRUTH

Preached repentance, holiness, and the fear of God. Warned against easy-believism and false assurance. Christ-centered gospel.

Scripture:

Luke 13:3, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 7:21-23

3

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: PRAYER-WARRIOR

Devoted life to prayer and fasting. Lived simply and sacrificially. Known for personal holiness and intimacy with God.

Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 6:6, Daniel 6:10

4

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: WORD-AND-SPIRIT

Emphasized both Scripture and the Holy Spirit's work. Tested all things by God's Word. Prayed for genuine revival.

Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Acts 17:11, John 16:13

5

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: NO-LOVE-OF-MONEY

Lived modestly. Gave away most of his income. Refused to commercialize the gospel or build a financial empire.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Acts 20:33-35

Key Quotes

These statements from Leonard Ravenhill exemplify biblical truth.

"If Jesus had preached the same message that ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified."
— Leonard Ravenhill
Aligned with: Luke 9:62, John 7:7, Matthew 7:13-23, Galatians 1:6-10
Source: Why Revival Tarries (1959)
"If you want to be popular, preach happiness. If you want to be unpopular, preach holiness."
— Leonard Ravenhill
Aligned with: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, John 15:18-19, Hebrews 12:14
Source: Revival Praying (1962)

Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

  • •Why Revival Tarries (1959)
  • •Revival Praying (1962)
  • •Sermons and writings on revival
  • •Personal testimony and correspondence

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Assessment Summary

Faithful

Leonard Ravenhill demonstrates biblical faithfulness in doctrine, character, and ministry practice. Safe to learn from.

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