Matthew 6:9-13 is what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer.” It is repeated in multitudes of churches every week, actually contradicting what Christ said in verse 7. This prayer is not a prayer that the Lord prayed, but instructions that he was giving to his disciples. It wasn’t something for them to simply repeat, but a manner and pattern for what they…
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
Why Pray?
Discussions on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Why? 1…
When most Christians pray to God, they expect Him to do something. Often it is for healing, to change another person, to change the circumstances in their lives, or many other physical things. Considering Paul’s prayer life, it is interesting to note how he prayed and what the results of his prayers were. In this dispensation, prayer is spiritual and provisional. What…
Tracy fields questions regarding the Prayer series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1rizkIuU2lvxWd9mlEuBNNv8N0A-29ns
Most Christians have a Calvinistic viewpoint when it comes to prayer. Most prayer assumes that God has determined the details of each person’s life and can be moved to change His mind by prayer. Often we hear folk’s say: “God willing,” or “if the Good Lord wills.” Again, this assumes that God is determining everything that is happening, and He is choosing…
Continuing from the previous message, we look at the prayer of Jesus Christ and the prayer of the Apostle Paul. We find that in both cases, it wasn’t the mind of God that was changed, but the attitude of the one who prayed. https://www.youtube.com/@GraceAliveMinistries https://www.gracealive.org/sermon-series/why-pray/
Prayer is simply making your will and desires made to another. Often when it is made to another person, it is done to change their mind. Most Christians carry this idea of prayer into their prayers to God. But God isn’t going to change His mind. For that matter, is God just a religious version of a genie, there to grant you…
Every time a tragedy occurs, there are two inevitable responses. First, a large plurality of people will say: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” Reacting to that, some will say: “If prayer worked, why did the tragedy occur in the first place?” Prayer is one of the most mis-understood topics among not only Christendom, but the world in general. Prayer always…