MY FATHER TAUGHT ME THAT GOD IS REALLY REAL WITHOUT SAYING A WORD

When I was 11 years old my family was living on a farm near Tipton, Oklahoma where my dad worked as a farmhand making .50 center per hour.  Our family attended the Assembly of God church seven miles away in Tipton, and we were there every Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night.

Becoming dissatisfied with his situation on the farm, Dad began making plans to move to Dallas, Texas and work as a bricklayer. But as he made his plans to move, he heard the Holy Spirit speak in his heart, “What about pastoring this church?”

This seemed like an impossibility for two reasons: First of all, the church had a pastor and he had given no hint that he planned to leave. Secondly, Dad knew that the people did not see him as a pastor. He was a farmhand with a fourth-grade education and on the lower end of the socio-economic scale in this “nice” church.

However, it sounded like God had spoken and 12 years before this he had experienced a supernatural call to the ministry but had never been able to find his niche. He decided to ask for confirmation, and said, “Lord, if this is you speaking to me, let this pastor resign before the first of the month.”

He was shocked when he went to church the following Sunday and the pastor got up and announced his resignation. Knowing that God had spoken, Dad afterwards went to the church secretary and said, “I would like to submit my name to be the pastor of this church.”

The church had a process in place for selecting a pastor and it consisted of allowing anyone who was interested to preach in a service and then afterwards the members of the church would vote. If the preacher got more than 50% of the votes, he would become the pastor. The secretary replied, “You are the first one to inquire so your name is at the top of the list.”

About three days later, an older gentleman, who was the chairman of the board of deacons/elders, visited my dad and informed him that he had talked to all the members of the church. “We are all in agreement,” he said, “That you are not qualified to be our pastor.” He then asked Dad to withdraw his name for consideration because, he said, “No one will vote for you.”

Well, what do you do now? God had clearly spoken for him to pastor this congregation, but now they are all in agreement that they do not want him as their pastor. He was between the proverbial “rock and a hard place.”

Not being a politician with a plan to sway votes, Dad went to prayer. He prayed all night but heard nothing. What now? Do you throw in the towel and move on? Something inside would not let him quit, so he prayed all night the second night; but there was no voice, no guidance, and no direction.

Virtually everyone advised him to withdraw his name and forget about pastoring that church. One of his relatives poked fun, saying, “The Lord told Clarence to go plow, and he thought He said to go preach.” The one voice of support came from my oldest brother, Harvey, who said to him, "Daddy, if God told you to do this, you better do it." 

He prayed on, all night for the third night in a row. As morning dawned, he looked out a window and as the first rays of the morning sun shone in his face he was, in his words, “turned into another man.” Suddenly he had no concern what anyone thought of him. The only thing that mattered was being obedient to the call of God.

He went out and found the secretary of the church and the chairman of the board of deacons/elders. He said to them, “Brethren, whatever you do is between you and God, but I have to go through with this.” They said OK, and arranged for him to preach the following Sunday night.

I still remember the message that Sunday night, and there seemed to be special anointing from the Holy Spirit as he preached from Haggai 1:5, “Consider Your Ways.” After finishing his sermon, he said the congregation, “I have done what God asked me to do and it is now between you and God.”

He then led our family out of the church to our home, now about one-half block away, where we waited to hear the results of the election. About one-half hour later, someone came from the church and told him he had been voted in as pastor with 100% of the vote. WOW!!

They then proceeded to explain that, after we left, Brother Cook, the chairman of the board who was emceeing the election, had gotten up before the congregation weeping and said, “Folks, I have been wrong about this man; he is supposed to be our pastor.”

Everything suddenly changed. Hearts were melted across the congregation. And whereas everyone there had come prepared to vote against him every single member voted for him.

From that time forth, except for brief intervals between pastorates, my dad was in full time pastoral ministry for the rest of his life. The last church he pastored was the Assembly of God in Chicota, Texas, which he pastored for 27 years. One young man, Tony Boykin, who grew up under his ministry, wrote the following after his passing.

He had a profound impact on my life that changed me forever. My children and I can always say that our Christian life was helped to be framed by one of America's greatest pastors. I will forever believe that he will stand beside Moses, King David, Elijah, and Father Abraham. If any man has ever lived by Gods highest standards, it was the legendary C.H. Hyatt. I miss one of the best friends I have ever had.

So, I learned this most important lesson, not from a lecture, but from being there and seeing this unfold. I learned that that God is really real, and that He does answer prayer in marvelous ways when we pray and obey.  

Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt is a Bible teacher and ordained minister who has authored over 30 books on spiritual awakening, gifts of the Spirit, women in ministry, church order and other biblical themes. All are available on Amazon and his website at http://www.eddiehyatt.com.

THE HYATT INSTITUTE UPDATE - PROGRAMS AND COURSES BEING OFFERED

Great progress is being made. We have uploaded 17 courses comprised of 160 lessons. We have also uploaded instructions, books, manuals, and everything needed for a fully functioning college. I believe we will have all the courses necessary for launch to be uploaded by the end of this month. We then need to make ready the WordPress website where people go to enroll and download the courses. So if you know anyone who is familiar with WordPress and would like to offer their help, let us know.  I think it is safe to say that we are within 2-3 months of launching the Institute. We will continue adding courses after launch so that we have a thorough, well-rounded curriculum to offer the world. 

Below are the three diploma granting programs with their distinctive courses.  

Women Studies Program –

The Spirit, the Bible & Women, Part 1 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
The Spirit, the Bible & Women, Part 2 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
The Spirit, the Bible & Women, Part 3 – 4 credits (10 lessons)|The Spirit, the Bible & Women, Part 4 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
Choose an Elective from Below – 4 credits (10 lessons)

Revival Studies Program

2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity, Part 1 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity, Part 1 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
The Great Awakening &America’s Birth – 2 Credits (5 lessons)
Apostolic Christianity – 4 Credits (10 lessons)
The New Testament Gift of Prophecy – 4 Credits (10 lessons)
Understanding Angels & Demons – 2 Credits (5 lessons)

Biblical Studies Program

Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 1 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 2 – 4 credits (10 lessons)
Paul, Women and Church – 4 Credits (10 lessons)
Revelation Revealed, Part 1 – 4 Credits (10 lessons)
Reasons to Believe – 2 Credits (5 lessons)
Thinking Biblically About Church – 2 Credits (5 lessons)

If you would like to be on the mailing list of the Hyatt Institute to receive updates concerning its launch and info about new courses, send and email to Eddie Hyatt at dreddiehyatt@gmail.com and to Rhonda Klug (the director) at rhondaklug@hotmail.com.

TAKING THE FREEDOM THAT IS ALREADY OURS IN CHRIST

During the praise and worship service, I saw Tom come through the door with his head down, looking very despondent and oppressed. This was very unusual for he was one of the most enthusiastic members of our congregation and normally arrived at church 30-45 minutes early. 

Tonight, however, he had arrived late, during praise and worship, and now stood at his seat with his head down and his arms folded across his chest without entering into worship. I thought to myself, "Wow! I wonder what happened to Tom today!"

Shortly thereafter, he interrupted the proceedings and asked, "Would you all pray for me? I am all bound up!" Normally I would have said, “Yes, come forward and we will pray for you.” But this time I was intercepted by a manifestation of the Holy Spirit.

It happened so quickly that I was myself surprised by how I responded. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, I emphatically replied, “No, we are not going to pray for you. Jesus said that whom the Son sets free is free indeed. You take you take your liberty!"

Something marvelous then happened, the likes of which I had not seen before nor have I seen since. Tom immediately thrust his hands into the air and a spiritual explosion occurred. Suddenly the entire congregation erupted in shouts of praise to God and continued for at least the next 10 minutes. It was awesome! Tom shouted praises along with the others. His very countenance changed. He was free!

Satan's Power Lies Only with His Ability to Deceive.

We must remember that Satan and demons have no real authority against the Church and individual believers. Satan is able to control people only to the extent that he can deceive them with lies and deceptions. The truth of God's word is the antidote for all of Satan's lies. Nothing, therefore, can take the place of God's word in the church and in our personal lives.

When Tom asked for prayer because he was "all bound up," the revelation suddenly came to me that if I prayed for him to be free, I would be affirming Satan's lie to him that he was "all bound up." I saw clearly that what was needed was a declaration of the truth that freedom was already his "in Christ."

When Tom heard that declaration of freedom, he responded to it and we all experienced a level of freedom we had not known.

The Truth Set Rick Free from a Tormenting Past.

During this same pastorate, I dropped by the home of young man, knowing that he was in a state of despair. Rick had grown up in an atmosphere filled with drugs, violence and immorality. He never knew the identity of his father. As an adult, he had a very powerful encounter with the Lord and committed his life to Jesus. His past, however, continued to haunt him, bringing doubts about his standing with God and his own ability to walk in freedom and liberty.

The problem seemed to be especially exasperated by teaching he heard concerning generational curses, i.e., that family curses are passed down from one generation to the next. People attempted to help him by ministering to him deliverance, the healing of memories and by breaking generational curses. Nothing, however, produced lasting results, and he seemed to sink further into despair and defeat.

As we sat down in his living room, I felt impressed to read a passage from the book of Ezekiel. We both opened our Bibles and I read aloud Ezekiel 18:1-20 which is all about the fact that children will not bear the guilt of the sins of their fathers. We came to vs. 20 which says, 

The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself

At this point Rick leaped from his chair and began dancing a "jig" around the room, shouting and praising God. From that moment he was free. He later moved his wife and two small children to Texas where he attended Bible school and after graduation served on the staff. He is still free and his son is a pastor in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

 What set Rick free? It was the truth of God’s word! You shall know the truth, Jesus said, and the truth shall make you free (Jn. 8:32).

Martin Luther Discovered the Mighty Power of God's Word.

In his reforming endeavors, Martin Luther learned the power of God’s word. Opposed by both the pope and the Roman emperor, Luther saw amazing results when he simply and boldly preached and taught God’s word. In a sermon preached in 1522, Luther said,

I simply taught, preached, wrote Gods Word; otherwise I did nothing. The Word so weakened the papacy that never a prince or emperor did such damage to it. I did nothing. The Word did it all.

Luther also wrote a brief poem expressing his confidence in the sufficiency of God’s word. It reads,

Feelings come and feelings go, but feelings are deceiving.

Ill put my faith in the word of God, naught else is worth believing.

Our Freedom Will Come as We Abide in His Word.

The key to ultimate and consistent victory is found in the words of Jesus recorded in John 8:31, Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."

Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt is Bible teacher, revivalist and church historian with over 50 years of ministry in many parts of the world. His numerous books are available on Amazon and his website at http://www.eddiehyatt.com

HOW 3 COMPETING POPES GAVE RISE TO THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION

As Roman Catholic cardinals choose a new pope, it is an appropriate time to remember that the papal office has a long history of mystery, intrigue, and scandal. One of the most scandalous periods of Roman Catholicism was when there were three popes at the same time, with each excommunicating the other two and condemning them to hell.

This scandalous schism began in 1305 when a Frenchman, Clement V, was elected pope but refused to move his residency to Rome. Instead, he established the papal residence and apparatus in the French city of Avignon. As a result, a total of seven popes reigned in Avignon from 1309-1377.

In 1377, Pope Gregory XI moved the papacy back to Rome but died shortly thereafter. His successor, Urban VI, showed such mental disturbance that a group of cardinals elected another pope, Clement VII, who took up residence back in Avignon. Urban VI, however, refused to give up his papal office and so the Catholic Church had two popes, one in Rome and one in Avignon.

Each pope excommunicated the other and each condemned the other to hell. As a result, there were now two colleges of cardinals, two curias, and two financial systems. According to the Catholic theologian, the late Dr. Hans Kung, this situation “duplicated the financial abuses of the papacy” (Hyatt, Infallible Pope: Key to Unity or Source of Division, 42).

In seeking to resolve the matter, the cardinals of both sides met together in Pisa in 1409 and elected a new pope, Alexander V. The former two popes, however, refused to vacate their office and the Catholic Church suddenly had three popes.

This, of course, was scandalous and led to loud calls for a reform of the Catholic Church. The problem was finally dealt with by the Council of Constance (1414-1418), which deposed all three popes and installed a new one, Martin V. In the process of dealing with this papal scandal, this council subordinated the pope’s authority to its own, declaring, “Everyone of whatever estate or dignity, even if this be papal, is bound to obey it in matters related to the faith.”

This same council condemned Jon Hus, a Czech Roman Catholic priest who, understandably, had begun preaching that the Bible, not the pope or a church council, is the Christian’s highest authority. He was summoned before the council, which found him guilty of heresy and had him burned at the stake.

It was this sort of scandal and intolerance that made the Protestant Reformation inevitable. It was this sort of outrageous activity that pushed Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic priest and theologian, to begin preaching the authority of Scripture over the authority of popes and church councils. When hauled before a tribunal and ordered to recant his teachings, Luther refused, saying, 

I can believe neither pope nor councils alone, as it is clear that they have erred repeatedly and contradicted themselves. I consider myself convicted by the testimony of Holy Scripture, which is my basis. My conscience is captive to the Word of God; thus I cannot and will not recant anything, because acting against one's conscience is neither safe nor sound. Here I stand! God help me! Amen!"

Luther was declared a heretic and an order issued that his books were to be confiscated and burned. He would have been arrested and executed like Jon Huss but for the protection of the powerful German prince, Frederick the Wise. 

Luther continued to teach and preach and the  Protestant movement exploded around the world. When asked, in later life, how he had been able to have such an impact on the church and world, Luther replied, "I simply taught, preached God's word; otherwise I did nothing. The Word did it all."

Is there an answer for the present schism between Catholic and Protestant? Of course there is, and it is a simple one, but a challenging one for those who love power. There must be a return to Jesus and a new commitment to the authority of Scripture, which testifies of Jesus. Kung, the most widely read Catholic theologian in the modern world, nailed it when he wrote.

The road to unity is not the return of one Church to another, or the exodus of one Church to join another, but a common crossroads, the conversion of all Churches to Christ and thus to one another (Hyatt, Infallible Pope: Key to Unity orSource of Division, 57-58).

This article was derived from Dr. Eddie Hyatt's book, Infallible Pope: Key to Unity or Source of Division, available from Amazon and his website at www.eddiehyatt.com.

THE VEIL HAS BEEN RENT

How You Can Enter Boldly into God's Presence

When Jesus died on the cross, the Old Testament priesthood came to an end from heaven's perspective. This was signified by the fact that the heavy curtain which separated the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple was rent from the top to the bottom at the very point of His death. Matthew 27:50-51 says,

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was rent from top to bottom; and the earth quaked and the rocks were rent.

This veil was about 30 high and four inches thick. No one was allowed past this veil except the high priest who went in once a year before Almighty God to offer a blood sacrifice for the sins of the people of Israel. It was a fearful thing, even for the high priest, to venture into the presence of God hidden behind this veil.

This veil was so strong and thick that the Jewish historian, Josephus, stated that even two oxen could not tear it. However, when Jesus died, it was ripped from the top to the bottom.

This was an obvious act of God. It was God saying, “The way has been made. The ultimate sacrifice has been offered. The redemptive price has been paid. You are welcome to come into My presence.”

At that point, the Old Testament priesthood ended. There was no longer any need for a human priest to mediate between the people and God. The veil was rent, and all could not now enter freely into His presence.

Because of what Jesus has done, we have become a kingdom of priests, as John wrote in Revelation 1:5-6, To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father.

There are NOT many paths to God. There is only One. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Paul echoed this truth some years later when he wrote, For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (I Timothy 2:5).

What a wonderful privilege we have in this New Covenant of freely coming into the presence of Almighty God through Jesus and His atoning death. The writer of Hebrews spelled it out when he wrote in 4:16, Let us therefore come boldly to throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in the time of need.

Yes, the veil has been rent, and even now God Almighty beckons you to come.

This article was derived from the book, Discovering the Real Jesus, by Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt. He is the author of around 30 books, which can be found on Amazon and his website at www.eddiehyatt.com.

WHY JESUS APPEARED FIRST TO A WOMAN AFTER HIS RESURRECTION

During the forty days between His resurrection and ascension, Jesus appeared to His disciples at various times and on one occasion appeared to over five hundred of His followers at once (I Corinthians 15:3-7).

The gospel writers, however, are very explicit in noting that it was Mary Magdalene to whom He appeared FIRST after His resurrection. The importance which the evangelists attach to this fact indicate that it was no accidental occurrence, but that Jesus purposely appeared first to Mary Magdalene.

A Revolutionary Act

Jesus not only appeared first to Mary, but He sent her forth as the first herald and witness of His resurrection, the most important event of human history. This was revolutionary because in both Roman and Jewish courts of law, the testimony of women was not allowed as evidence. 

It was revolutionary because the orthodox Jewish man of this time normally began his day with a prayer that included thanks to God that he was not born a Gentile, a slave, or a woman. By appearing first to Mary, and not Peter, James or John, Jesus was cutting through the cultural prejudice towards women in His male disciples and forever affirming the gifts and callings of women.

Therefore, in appearing first to Mary Magdalene, Jesus was making a very important statement to His followers. It was a statement, perhaps, that they could not have grasped and retained by a mere lecture. This statement was further clarified and enhanced by the words which Jesus spoke to her on this occasion.

Mary Receives the First Apostolic Commission from the Risen Lord

When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene He gave her certain, specific instructions. Matthew 28:10 records His words to Mary: "Go and tell my brethren...."

In other words, He sent her on a specific mission defined by the words, "Go and tell." Interestingly, the New Testament word apostle literally means "one who is sent" or "a sent one." Mary, therefore, was a "sent one" and as such received the first apostolic commission from the Risen Lord.

Her commission was to go and tell the other disciples that Jesus was risen. What is preaching but telling about Jesus and His resurrection? A perusal of the book of Acts will, in fact, reveal that the essence of the preaching message of the early church was Jesus and the resurrection.

Mary, therefore, received the first apostolic commission to preach the good news of the resurrection. And notice that her commission was not limited to a "women's ministry," for Jesus instructed her to "Go and tell My brethren." She, in effect, became the apostle to the apostles.

By appearing first to Mary Magdalene and giving her an apostolic commission, Jesus was saying that His death and resurrection had ushered in a new era of freedom for all of humanity. He was saying that sexism and racism would not be tolerated in His kingdom. Paul echoes this in his letter to the Galatians saying that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek ... there is neither male nor female (3:28).

True Revival Elevates Women

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He sent back the Holy Spirit to take His place (John 14-16). The Holy Spirit thus carries on the work of distributing gifts and callings to women as well as to men, 

This is why, during times of spiritual awakening, when the Holy Spirit is honored and recognized, women emerge alongside men in ministry and leadership. This phenomenon has been documented by Dr. Susan Hyatt in her groundbreaking book, In the Spirit We’re Equal (Second Edition), 

She shows how this was true in the 18th century Methodist revival where John Wesley had to deal with the fact that women were being anointed to preach and lead as well as men. He finally yielded to the reality of what the Spirit was doing and began giving his approval to women preachers.

Wesley came to the realization that the authority to minister is rooted in one's possession of a divine call or gift and ordination is simply the Church's recognition of that gift. When asked why he gave recognition to women preachers, Wesley replied, "Because God owns them in the conversion of sinners, and who am I that I should withstand God."

We Must Not Quench the Spirit

Based on a faulty interpretation of two passages by Paul about women, much of the church has ignored Jesus’ powerful resurrection statement and refused to recognize the gifts of its female members. In doing so they have also violated Paul's command in I Thessalonians 5:19 not to quench the Spirit.

As a result of this disobedience, many gifts have lain dormant while millions have perished without Christ and the Church has languished in defeat. The Great Commission has not been fulfilled and the Lord's coming has been delayed. It is thus time for the Church to allow the gifting of the Spirit rather than religious tradition to determine who should “go and tell.”

If the Church will be open to God's gifts in both women and men this decade might yet see the greatest Spiritual awakening yet known. Psalm 68:11 might yet be fulfilled which, in the Hebrew, literally says, The Lord gave the word and a great company of women proclaimed it.

Jesus appeared FIRST to Mary Magdalene to affirm every woman who has ever heard His call to "Go and Tell."

Dr. Eddie Hyatt is the author of over twenty books including Paul, Women and Church and Who Says Women Can't Pastor, both available from Amazon and from his website at www.eddiehyatt.com. His wife, Dr. Susan Hyatt, is the author of the magnanimous volume, In the Spirit We're Equal (Second Edition), also available from Amazon and their website. 

ARE WE ON THE VERGE OF A 5TH GREAT AWAKENING?

On Monday January 20, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Two Bibles, both held by Melania Trump, were used in the ceremony. 

One Bible was owned by Abraham Lincoln and the other was given to the president by his mother, and this Bible has an amazing story of Spiritual Awakening behind it. With his right hand raised, Trump repeated these words after Chief Justice John Roberts. 

I, Donald J. Trump, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God.

It is obvious that the Founders saw the Constitution as a sacred document. That is why George Washington took the first oath of office with his hand on a Bible, and with his hand on the Bible, solemnly swore to protect and defend the Constitution. Although not in the Constitution, Washington is said to have added the words, “So help me God.”

Indeed, many of those who were part of the Constitutional Convention, saw the hand of God in the formulation of the Constitution. James Madison, the Constitution’s chief architect, declared,

It is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to perceive in it a finger of that Almighty hand which has been so frequently and signally extended to our relief in critical stages of the Revolution (Hyatt, 1726: The Year that Defined America, 127).

Benjamin Rush, a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, was even more blunt, declaring that the Constitution was a work from heaven. A physician from Philadelphia, he declared,

I am as perfectly satisfied that the Union of the United States in its form and adoption is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament (Hyatt, 1726: The Year that DefinedAmerica, 155).

This sacred view of the Constitution was obviously inherited from those earliest immigrants, beginning with the Pilgrims, who considered their founding documents to be sacred oaths between their communities and God. This covenantal attitude became a part of the psyche of colonial America and was clearly present in the attitude of the Founders toward America’s founding documents. Historian, Benjamin Hart, says,

The U.S. Constitution has worked because there has been a sacred aura surrounding the document; it has been something more than a legal contract; it was a covenant, an oath before God, very much related to the covenant the Pilgrims signed. Indeed, when the President takes his oath of office he places his hand on a Bible and swears before Almighty God to uphold the Constitution of the United States. He makes a sacred promise; and the same holds true for Supreme Court justices who take an oath to follow the letter of the written Constitution. The moment America’s leaders begin treating the Constitution as though it were a mere sheet of paper is the moment the American Republic—or American Covenant—ends (Hyatt, 1726: The Year that Defined America, 133).

During the inauguration ceremonies on Monday, several ministers, including Franklin Graham, prayed for Trump and America "in the name of Jesus." Members of Trump's cabinet, such as Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi, and Pete Hegseth, are not hesitant to proclaim their faith in Jesus. Rubio, who is the new Secretary of State, immediately ordered all LGBTQ and BLM flags be removed from America's embassies abroad. 

Trump has vowed to protect religious liberty and freedom of speech, the first two freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, indicating that America's Founders saw them as having priority. This gives American Christians a renewed political freedom to proclaim the Gospel and teach God's word without government interference.

Could this be the time the American Covenant with God is renewed? Are we on the verge of a Fifth Great Awakening? (see Hyatt, America's Revival Heritage, 101-108). Much depends on how we, the people of God, respond to this wonderful window of opportunity that has been opened to us. We must seize the moment!

This article was derived from the books 1726: The Year that Defined America and America's Revival Heritage by Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt and are available from Amazon and his website at www.eddiehyatt.com.