WHITEFIELD: WHICH CONVERSIONS ARE GENUINE
George Whitefield conducted outdoor evangelistic campaigns in the 1700's throughout New England, a period of revival called the "Great Awakening." Though thousands responded to his preaching, when asked how many were converted after one of his sermons he replied, "We'll know in five years." The point Whitefield was making was that five years should reveal which decisions were superficial and which were genuine, lasting commitments to Christ.