Heaven’s Point of View on Revival & Reformation – Vocabulary Review

32 vocabulary flashcards summarizing the key concepts, terms, and divine principles related to Heaven’s approach to genuine Revival and Reformation as presented in Sabbath School Lesson No. 22.

Revival and Reformation

Heaven’s urgent, Spirit-driven awakening that renews true godliness and purifies the church to meet the dragon’s roar.

Living Spirit of Prophecy

The active prophetic gift—God’s living voice—that must guide and empower every genuine revival and reformation.

Dragon’s Roar

Satan’s end-time opposition and decrees (GC 77; Rev 13) that God’s remnant must be prepared to face.

Heaven’s Point of View

God’s revealed method, through Inspiration, for accomplishing revival, reformation, and victory over the dragon.

Genuine vs. Counterfeit Revival

The contrast between Spirit-led reform and humanly-devised movements that lack prophetic guidance and end in ruin.

The Awakening (1 SM 92)

Another term for true revival and reformation—the greatest and most urgent of all our needs (COR 31).

144,000

The purified remnant church empowered by genuine revival to silence the dragon and finish the gospel work.

Times of Refreshing

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 3:19) that crowns true revival once hindrances are removed.

Amos 5:19 Allegory

Warning that fleeing one danger (lion) without embracing God’s method leads to others (bear, serpent).

Prophetic Voice (Mic 6:9)

The divinely appointed messenger through whom God calls the church to action and reform.

Pointed Testimony

The sharp, living testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy that develops character and purifies the church (1 T 216).

Amos 3:7 Principle

God does nothing without revealing His secret to His servants the prophets—foundation of true revival.

Modern Israel

Seventh-day Adventists viewed as God’s people today, warned against repeating ancient Israel’s unbelief.

Clouds and Wind without Rain

Figure for empty revival calls that raise hopes but deliver no Spirit-filled power.

“Greatest and Most Urgent Need” (COR 31)

Inspired description of revival and reformation as the top priority for the remnant church.

Plan of Salvation Connection

True revival is lifesaving for the whole plan of redemption, not only for escaping the dragon.

Purification of the Church

God’s promise to remove the uncircumcised and unclean, keeping His church entirely consecrated (Isa 52:1).

Tares – Uncircumcised & Unclean

The unconsecrated in the church who are removed during the purification tied to genuine revival.

Human Devising

Man-made plans and methods that can never achieve God’s revival; contrasted with divine direction.

Electric-Circuit Analogy

Illustration that revival occurs when God (live wire) connects through His chosen instrument (ground wire) to electrify the church.

“God Takes the Reins” (TM 300)

Promise that God will personally direct His work, making clear that revival is under His control.

Dragon’s Greatest Fear (COR 32)

Satan dreads another true awakening because it seals his impending doom.

“Awake, Awake” (Isa 52:1-2)

Divine summons for Zion to rise from dust, put on strength, and prepare for purification.

Isaiah 62:1-3 Promise

God’s pledge to keep speaking until the church’s righteousness shines and she becomes a crown of glory.

“Inspiration” – Man Called of God

Only a divinely commissioned messenger can declare undiluted truth that leads to real reform (2 SC 3,4:13).

Conscience vs. Word (Prov 16:25)

Danger of following personal judgment without constant testing by Scripture—leads to ways of death.

Counterfeit Revival’s Ruin

Outcome of movements that contradict God’s Word and lack the Spirit of Prophecy—winds without rain.

Spirit of Prophecy vs. Dragon

Prophetic guidance is essential weapon by which the remnant defeats Satan’s end-time assault.

Jehovah El Elyon

Title meaning ‘Lord God Most High,’ emphasizing God’s power to fulfill His revival promises.

Church Militant vs. Triumphant

The present struggling church (militant) must experience revival to become the victorious church (triumphant).

Confidence in Human Wisdom

A ‘non-starter’—trusting human minds without Inspiration cannot bring successful revival (SSL 22:19).