Charles Finney was originally pursuing a career in law. He found Christ when researching the Bible to better understand law. He gave his life to the cause of Christ and became one of the greatest advocates for the Christian church. He devoted his life to telling others about Christ. He was the first evangelist to make a public invitation to his congregations, and he thought it very necessary for people to make concrete decisions for Christ and to be counseled either as a new convert or a seasoned Christian. His sermons were so powerful that they started many revivals throughout the Northeastern United States and many lives were changed. In this gripping tale you will see how God used this man to argue His case.
Charles Grandison Finney was a Presbyterian minister who became an important figure in the Second Great Awakening. His influence during this period was enough that he has been called "The Father of Modern Revivalism".
In addition to becoming a popular Christian evangelist, Finney was involved with the abolitionist movement and frequently denounced slavery from the pulpit.
Finney was known for his innovations in preaching and religious meetings, such as having women pray in public meetings of mixed gender, development of the "anxious seat" (a place where those considering becoming Christians could come to receive prayer), and public censure of individuals by name in sermons and prayers. He was also known for his use of extemporaneous preaching.
No man in his day and generation was more signally blessed of God in winning souls than Charles G. Finney. Thousands and tens of thousands in this and other lands were brought to Christ through his instrumentality. It is hoped that this brief study of his life and labors may stimulate others to renewed effort in seeking to bring men to a saving knowledge of Him who is our Redeemer and Lord.
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