The Calvary Road

by Roy Hession

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This is an updated edition of a book written by Missionary and evangelist Roy Hession in 1950 in which he profiles the nature of religious revival and lays out the prerequisites and consequences of the activity of God in the heart of the hungry seeker. Roy Hession (1908-1992) was a British evangelist and author. Hession was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Aldenham School where his introduction to religion led him to expect "anything but boredom" from God. He was very much show more influenced by their strong emphasis on a personal implementation of the basics of the Christian faith, in particular the healing powers of openness and repentance. His preaching subsequently incorporated these new insights. This brought criticism because of its introspective element, from some he had previously worked with, but it was much appreciated by many Christians on both sides of the Atlantic. Roy Hession died in 1992 but he is remembered for his infectious enthusiasm and his humor, but above all for his unwavering stand on the principles of repentance and grace that had become so precious to him. show less

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A very inspiring book on what must be in place for revival. From this book and from accounts of historic revivals, the answer is repentance and confession. According to Hession, the first thing that happens when we sin is to try and hide what we are thereby losing our fellowship with God. "The only real fellowship with God and man is to live out in the open with both," says Hession. Spurgeon defines this kind of openess as "the willingness to know and be known." Although revival is greatly needed in the church, Hession believes this openess must be first lived out in the home where it is the most difficult to accomplish. Hession suggests that we find one person with whom we can drop the mask and thereby experience relief of confession show more to God and man and restoration of fellowship with both. From there move out and include others in this circle of complete honesty. This is not an easy way to live, requiring much humiliation and brokenness, but will bring about a freedom of living far above where most of us are. It may also do away with the need for the psychiatrist and mind altering drugs. show less
In 1947 Roy Hession had a life-changing experience. Although a full-time evangelist, by his own admission, his ministry had grown tired and dry. But when a group who had been experiencing true revival in East Africa came to England and shared the lessons they had been learning, his life and ministry were transformed. Those truths, which are the very essence and way of revival, are here relayed. For those really seeking revival in their own lives, and an experience of liberty, joy and power in service, the way to those blessings is clearly described. The book that has led so many into a genuine experience of revival will surely do the same for every believer who is truly hungry.
Thought provoking. Makes me examine myself more thoroughly and frequently.
Many thousands have been richly blessed and ministered to by this book. What is recorded here has been learned in fellowship with others who too have begun to walk the way of the Cross in a new way.
Revival, Christian living

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Roy Hession, a successful evangelist in England, knew he had lost the power of the Spirit in his life-a terrible feeling as he led his evangelistic campaigns. In 1947, Hession met leaders of the East African Church, which was then experiencing a sweeping revival, and recognized his deep personal need. It was like starting the Christian life all show more over again as he came humbly to the cross. The principles which the Lord taught him were first published in 1950 as The Calvary Road which is now available in over seventy languages. show less

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Canonical title
The Calvary Road
Original title
The Calvary road
Alternate titles
各各他道路 : 自我的更新
Original publication date
1950
First words
We want to be very simple in this matter of revival. Revival is just the life of the Lord Jesus poured into human hearts.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)DAVID: sounds very much like your book again. What a great adventure, walking with Christ in our everyday world.

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Genres
Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
220ReligionThe BibleThe Bible
LCC
BV3797Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionPractical TheologyPractical TheologyEvangelism. Revivals
BISAC

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18,975
Reviews
7
Rating
½ (3.73)
Languages
8 — Chinese, English, French, German, Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
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Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
ISBNs
38
ASINs
21