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Whitefield died at the age of 55 while on a preaching tour in America.
Whitefield died at the age of 55 while on a preaching tour in America.
True
The works written by Whitefield focused on critique and denial of spiritual experiences.
The works written by Whitefield focused on critique and denial of spiritual experiences.
False
The preaching revival in New England peaked in 1740, largely due to Edward's influence.
The preaching revival in New England peaked in 1740, largely due to Edward's influence.
True
The Act passed in 1712 granted landowners the exclusive right to appoint ministers in a church.
The Act passed in 1712 granted landowners the exclusive right to appoint ministers in a church.
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The Evangelical Revival in Scotland occurred without any influence from the revivals in England and Wales.
The Evangelical Revival in Scotland occurred without any influence from the revivals in England and Wales.
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Evangelically minded Scottish Presbyterian churches chose to remain within the National Church during the early 18th century.
Evangelically minded Scottish Presbyterian churches chose to remain within the National Church during the early 18th century.
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Whitefield and Ebenezer Erskine shared a common bond as Calvinists.
Whitefield and Ebenezer Erskine shared a common bond as Calvinists.
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The people of the Secession churches initially welcomed Whitefield's preaching.
The people of the Secession churches initially welcomed Whitefield's preaching.
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Whitefield accepted the Seceders' request to renounce Episcopacy.
Whitefield accepted the Seceders' request to renounce Episcopacy.
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The Cambuslang Revival was encouraged by Whitefield's example.
The Cambuslang Revival was encouraged by Whitefield's example.
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George Whitefield preached three times in one day at Cambuslang on June 19th, 1742.
George Whitefield preached three times in one day at Cambuslang on June 19th, 1742.
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Whitefield's open-air preaching in Edinburgh drew crowds of fewer than a hundred people.
Whitefield's open-air preaching in Edinburgh drew crowds of fewer than a hundred people.
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Samuel Davies accepted a mission in 1747 to Hanover County, Virginia.
Samuel Davies accepted a mission in 1747 to Hanover County, Virginia.
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William Robinson was the first Presbyterian preacher in Hanover County in 1743.
William Robinson was the first Presbyterian preacher in Hanover County in 1743.
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Samuel Davies died at the age of 37 from tuberculosis.
Samuel Davies died at the age of 37 from tuberculosis.
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Davies was known for his persuasive eloquence when preaching.
Davies was known for his persuasive eloquence when preaching.
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William Robinson received a substantial honorarium for his preaching work.
William Robinson received a substantial honorarium for his preaching work.
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Edwards was dismissed from his pastoral position in 1750 due to his change on the Lord's Supper.
Edwards was dismissed from his pastoral position in 1750 due to his change on the Lord's Supper.
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Samuel Davies was born in 1723 and died in 1761.
Samuel Davies was born in 1723 and died in 1761.
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Edwards' presidency at New Jersey College lasted many years before his death.
Edwards' presidency at New Jersey College lasted many years before his death.
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Davies started his own school named Fagg's Manor Classical School after being influenced by the log college.
Davies started his own school named Fagg's Manor Classical School after being influenced by the log college.
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Samuel Blair was known for his significant contribution to the Presbyterian faith in America.
Samuel Blair was known for his significant contribution to the Presbyterian faith in America.
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The main controversy affecting Edwards was related to church governance.
The main controversy affecting Edwards was related to church governance.
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The Regular Baptists believed that many Separate Baptist churches were well-structured and regulated.
The Regular Baptists believed that many Separate Baptist churches were well-structured and regulated.
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Francis Asbury was a significant figure in the spread of Wesleyan Methodism to North America.
Francis Asbury was a significant figure in the spread of Wesleyan Methodism to North America.
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The second Great Awakening started around the year 1700.
The second Great Awakening started around the year 1700.
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An estimated 10 to 20% of the New England population were newly converted during the Great Awakening.
An estimated 10 to 20% of the New England population were newly converted during the Great Awakening.
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There were three hundred and twelve Baptist churches in New England by the year 1804.
There were three hundred and twelve Baptist churches in New England by the year 1804.
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The Awakening had no impact on the political landscape of American Protestantism.
The Awakening had no impact on the political landscape of American Protestantism.
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Anglicanism remained the overwhelmingly dominant form of Protestantism in the Southern Colonies after the Great Awakening.
Anglicanism remained the overwhelmingly dominant form of Protestantism in the Southern Colonies after the Great Awakening.
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The Great Awakening emphasized the importance of personal conversion and the necessity of being born again.
The Great Awakening emphasized the importance of personal conversion and the necessity of being born again.
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Study Notes
Evangelical Revival in Scotland, Part 2: Precursors
- The 18th-century evangelical revival, as seen in England and Wales, is the subject of background considerations leading to the Scottish Evangelical Revival.
- Political background and controversy over patronage are examined
- Patronage: The right to appoint ministers in a parish, held by landowners (local gentry or crown), rather than local congregations.
- Marrow Controversy: A significant theological controversy that significantly impacted the Scottish church, concerning the theological fight for the gospel.
- Scottish Presbyterian churches seceded from the National Church, forming presbyteries and assemblies where people could choose their own pastors.
The Great Awakening in America (Precursors)
- Dutch Reformed: Evidence of a localized revival, largely through the ministry of Theodore Frelinghuysen in the 1720's, and affected several Dutch churches in New Jersey. The preacher emphasized a more genuine and sincere Christianity, leading to a division within the American Dutch Reformed community.
- Presbyterians: The Tennent family, particularly the father and son, William and Gilbert Tennent, played an important role in the Mid-Atlantic colonies. Their ministry focused on a powerful awakening centered around concern for sincerity in Christianity and emphasized genuine devotion. Their preaching in Pennsylvania and New Jersey marked a distinct turning point in spiritual life.
- Congregationalists: The ministry of Jonathan Edwards in Northampton, Massachusetts, is noted as another precursor. His sermons emphasized a clear and personal experience of conversion within the town, which led to emotional and spiritual change in the congregation. This was a turning point, leading to significant changes in the emotional, spiritual, and social climate. Emphasis on sin, repentance, and justification by faith alone. A notable time of public political conflict, marked by controversy over whether the young people were being adequately served spiritually and morally.
- The Great Awakening in the colonies: Factors in the development of the religious awakening in the Colonies are explored
- Growth of Baptist churches: The Awakening led to a significant increase in Baptist churches, especially in the southern colonies.
The Great Awakening
- First Great Awakening in America: Religious revival movement of the 18th century, involving significant growth in congregations. A movement that saw rapid growth in certain denominations - particularly evangelical Baptist and Presbyterian churches, and also for many congregations in general - with the result of more formal and structured systems
- Emphasis on conversion and evangelism: The Awakening emphasized the necessity of personal conversion and the importance of evangelistic preaching.
- Spiritual and evangelical flavor: Characterized by heightened emotions and renewed religious fervor
- Lay Preachers: The emergence of lay preachers played a significant role in the Awakening.
- Impact: Impact on churches and colonies. Increased awareness of personal conversion and the need for salvation. Increased religious activities and emotional fervor.
- Political considerations: The revival encouraged a Democratic spirit within American Protestantism.
- Difficulties: Challenges to community and structures in some congregations and communities. Some factions of the churches struggled to understand the emotional fervor and emotional nature of the movement.
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Explore the historical context of the Evangelical Revival in Scotland and its precursors in America. This quiz covers key elements such as patronage controversies and the Marrow Controversy, which shaped the Scottish church, as well as localized revivals among the Dutch Reformed community. Discover how political and theological factors led to significant shifts in church practices during this transformative period.
