Whitefield preached with great eloquence and power, and he became one of the greatest revivalists in British and American history. In 1740, in New England, his preaching began the First Great Awakening, thus shaping the course of religion in America.
POINTS TO PONDER
The friendship of Whitefield and John Wesley was a model one. There were problems, but they agreed to disagree. We need to treat fellow Christians with whom we disagree with respect, tolerance and compassion, as Jesus instructs in Matthew 7:12. When you disagree with a Christian friend, what are some steps you can take to ensure that your disagreement does not destroy your friendship?
