Revival Fire
Awakening a Generation
Copyright © 2025 by Rolando Santiago
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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, which is in the public domain.
Cover Design by: RES Interior
Published by: Tongues of Fire Publications
First Edition: 2025 Printed in the Philippines
Part I: Foundations of Revival
· Chapter 1: What Is Revival?
· Chapter 2: The Biblical Pattern for Revival
· Chapter 3: Principles That Precede Every Move of God
· Chapter 4: The Need for Personal and Corporate Repentance
· Chapter 5: Hunger for God’s Presence
· Chapter 6: The Power of a Consecrated Life
· Chapter 7: The Baptism and Filling of the Holy Spirit (Fresh Fire)
· Chapter 8: Awakening the Gifts and Calling within the Church
· Chapter 9: The Fear of the Lord and Revival Holiness
Part II: Carrying and Sustaining the Fire
· Chapter 10: The Urgency of the End-Time Harvest
· Chapter 11: The Fire of Prayer and Intercession
· Chapter 12: Restoring the Joy of Salvation and the Power of Testimony
· Chapter 13: Unity in the Body of Christ
· Chapter 14: "Lord, Send a New Pentecost"
· Chapter 15: Reviving Apostolic Power in the Last Days
· Chapter 16: The Cost and Glory of Carrying His Presence
· Chapter 17: The Making of a Revivalist: Fire-Tested Vessels
Closing Sections
· Declarations of a Revival Carrier
· My Personal Revival Covenant
· Final Prayer of Impartation
· Revival Fire Benediction
Appendices
· Appendix A: 50 Powerful Revival Scriptures
· Appendix B: Personal Revival Lifestyle Commitments
· Appendix C: Famous Revival Prayers in History
· Appendix D: Timeline of Major Revivals in Church History
· Appendix E: How to Host a Home Prayer Revival Fellowship
· Appendix F: 21-Day Personal Revival Devotional Challenge
Dedication
This book is lovingly and prayerfully dedicated to:
The Remnant Revivalists—those faceless, nameless men and women of prayer who have refused to bow to cold religion, who contend for the glory of God in their homes, churches, and cities, and whose tears have watered the altars of revival.
The Next Generation of Fire-Carriers—sons, daughters, youth, and young leaders who will prophesy, heal the sick, preach the uncompromising Gospel, and see the earth filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.
To every weary intercessor, discouraged pastor, hungry believer, and nameless saint who still believes the fire can fall again—may this book rekindle your faith, stir your hunger, and remind you that God has not forgotten His promise.
And above all, To the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, Who is worthy of the reward of His suffering—the nations, the harvest, the revival, and the glory.
This is for You, Lord. Send the fire. Amen.
Acknowledgements
I humbly and gratefully acknowledge the faithful hand of God, who has sustained me, called me, and entrusted me with the sacred burden of revival in this generation. To Jesus Christ, my Savior, King, and soon-coming Bridegroom—this work belongs to You. Without You, I am nothing.
To the precious men and women of prayer—known and unknown—whose intercessions have birthed and sustained countless moves of God, I honor you. Your tears and travail in the secret place have made way for the fire this book speaks of.
To the revivalists, missionaries, evangelists, pastors, and prophets of history whose stories have shaped my spirit and stoked my hunger, thank you for proving that it can be done.
To my spiritual mentors, ministry partners, prayer companions, and kingdom family who walk this journey of holy pursuit with me—your encouragement and faithfulness mean more than words can convey.
To every believer who longs for more, who believes revival isn’t just history but destiny—thank you for carrying this flame. May this book be a confirmation of what God is stirring in your spirit.
And finally, to those who will pick up this book years from now, after I am gone—may the fire you find here burn hotter in your day than it did in mine. Run your race well, and may the fire on your altar never go out.
To God alone be all glory.
Preface
“Revival is not a distant memory or a future hope—it is God’s eternal desire for every generation.”
This book was birthed in the secret place of prayer and travail, where the Spirit of God stirred my heart with an unmistakable urgency: “Sound the alarm. Call My people back to the altar. Prepare the vessels for My fire.” It was not an idea born of convenience, but a burden placed by heaven in the depths of my spirit.
For years, like many believers, I read the accounts of revival history—the Day of Pentecost when fire sat upon the early Church, the great awakenings under Jonathan Edwards and Charles Finney, the mighty moves in Wales, Azusa Street, and the Hebrides Islands. I wept over their testimonies, rejoiced in their fruit, and longed in my heart: “Lord, do it again.”
But in those hours of prayer, the Lord began to whisper, “I will—but I need vessels. I need burning ones. I need carriers of My presence who are unwilling to settle for powerless religion and lifeless tradition.”
This book is for those people.
It is for the intercessor whose tears have stained the carpet. For the pastor weary of empty programs and hungry for the glory. For the youth leader burdened to see their generation ablaze. For the house church family gathering in simplicity, longing for heaven’s touch. For the mother, father, or believer crying, “Lord, send the fire to my home, my church, my city.”
Revival Fire: Awakening a Generation is not meant to entertain or merely inspire. It is a revival manual—a guide to stir your spirit, align your heart with God’s eternal purpose, and commission you as a carrier of the flame. Within these pages are teachings rooted in Scripture, lessons drawn from revival history, prophetic insights for this end-time harvest, and practical steps for cultivating a revival lifestyle.
The Spirit of God is again seeking those who will say, “Here am I, Lord, send me.” Not for a season, but for a lifetime. Not for a platform, but for the altar. Not for applause, but for obedience.
If you have ever wondered if revival can come again, let me assure you: it can. It must. And you, beloved, were born for this hour.
May these pages stir you to rebuild the altar, rekindle the flame, and run your race ablaze for His glory.
To God alone be the glory. May the fire fall again. Amen.
Rolando Santiago
Introduction
“Every generation must experience its own Pentecost.”
We are living in the most urgent hour of human history. The signs of the times flash like lightning across the spiritual sky: wars and rumors of wars, lawlessness abounding, hearts growing cold, and nations being shaken to their foundations. Yet in the midst of this storm, a greater sound is rising—a sound not of fear or retreat, but of holy fire, desperate hunger, and heaven’s call for revival.
This book was written because the fire must fall again.
Throughout history, whenever darkness increased, God raised up men and women who would not be satisfied with powerless religion or mere ceremonial Christianity. In every generation, there has been a remnant—a company of the consecrated, the burdened, the hungry, the fire-branded ones who cried out, “Lord, rend the heavens and come down.”
From the upper room in Jerusalem to the Great Awakening under Jonathan Edwards… from the revival meetings of Charles Finney to the prayer-soaked nights of Evan Roberts… from Azusa Street’s humble warehouse to the islands of the Hebrides—the fire of revival has never been fully extinguished. It waits for those willing to pay the price.
This book is a cry to those people.
Not to the complacent. Not to the religiously comfortable. But to those whose hearts burn for something more.
If you are weary of lifeless church services where the Holy Spirit is barely welcome… if you long to see cities shaken by the power of God… if your soul aches to witness a generation turning to Christ with tears of repentance and hearts ablaze for His glory—then you are holding more than a book.
You are holding a call to arms.
Revival Fire: Awakening a Generation is a prophetic blueprint for believers who refuse to settle for cold religion. It is a guide to ignite personal hunger, corporate prayer, and apostolic evangelism in a world desperate for hope.
In these pages, you will find:
· Clear biblical foundations for genuine revival
· The importance of personal consecration and repentance
· A roadmap to hunger after God’s presence above all else
· Lessons from revival history to fuel your faith
· Prophetic insight into the coming global awakening
· Practical steps to become a carrier of God’s fire in your home, church, and city
· And a covenant to help sustain the fire God kindles in your heart
This is not a call to spectatorship but to participation.
The Spirit of God is seeking those who will rebuild the altars, rekindle the flame, and carry His presence into the harvest fields.
The question is not whether God will send revival—the question is whether you will be part of it.
Revival is not optional in this hour. It is heaven’s response to a dying world. And you, beloved, were born for such a time as this.
May this book ignite your soul, renew your passion, and commission you as a revivalist for the final harvest.
The fire is coming. The harvest is ready. The trumpet is sounding. Will you carry it?
Let’s begin.
Rolando Santiago
Chapter 1: What Is Revival?
Introduction
Throughout history, God has visited His people in sovereign, unmistakable outpourings of His presence, power, and glory. These divine interruptions—called revivals—ignite a fresh awareness of God’s holiness, expose human sinfulness, and awaken a fervent hunger for righteousness, resulting in both personal and societal transformation.
Revival is not merely heightened religious activity, emotional excitement, or a series of meetings. It is heaven invading earth; God taking center stage once more among His people.
Definitions and Distinctions
The term “revival” often overlaps with others like “renewal,” “awakening,” or “outpouring.” Each carries its own nuances:
· Renewal: A personal or local refreshing in the Holy Spirit.
· Revival: A larger move of God restoring spiritual life to a backslidden or apathetic Church.
· Awakening: A widespread revival affecting entire regions or nations.
· Outpouring: A notable release of God’s Spirit upon His people, marked by signs, wonders, and salvations.
Biblical Examples of Revival
· Hezekiah’s Revival (2 Chronicles 29–31): Temple cleansing, restoration of worship, and national repentance.
· Ezra and Nehemiah’s Revival (Nehemiah 8–9): Rediscovery of God’s Word and a solemn covenant of obedience.
· Pentecost (Acts 2): The birth of the Church, mass salvations, and supernatural manifestations.
These moments reflect the key ingredients of revival: prayer, repentance, the Word, holiness, unity, and the manifest presence of God.
Characteristics of Authentic Revival
· Deep conviction of sin
· Genuine repentance and restitution
· Intense hunger for God’s presence
· Restored passion for prayer and worship
· Bold evangelism with salvations and miracles
· Holiness and consecration
· Societal impact and moral reform
Final Reflection
Revival is God bringing His Church back to life. It is heaven kissing earth. It is desperately needed again in our day.
Devotional Prayer
Lord, we ask You to revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You. Awaken our hearts, cleanse us of every idol, and make us carriers of Your fire in this generation. Amen.
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