Praying in the Name of Jesus
Praying in Jesus’ name is not some sort of extraneous spiritual hashtag or mysterious, magical incantation. Send article as PDF
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Praying in Jesus’ Name
In the final class of His teaching ministry (months after the Sermon on the Mount), Jesus gave additional instruction concerning prayer. Send article as PDF
When Humans Say “Amen”
When spoken by sincere human lips, the word “amen” has the meaning of “so let it be!” When used properly, it is an indication of approval, confirmation, and support for something spoken or done. Regardless of whether the statement is a curse upon…
When God Says “Amen”
The word “amen” has been spoken by human tongues since the days of Moses. It can be found in the Hebrew, Greek, and English languages. It is a word in God’s vocabulary also. Send article as PDF
Amen
Though most of us have heard the word “amen” used since we were “knee high to a grasshopper”, it is quite likely we are not familiar with the following facts about this word: Send article as PDF
For Thine is the Glory Forever
The model prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 has three basic components—Invocation (the reverent recognition of God’s pre-eminence, power, and sovereignty in verses 9 and 10), Petition (the humble entreaty of God for one’s most essential spiritual needs in verses 11 through 13),…
For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power
The model prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 has three basic components—Invocation (the reverent recognition of God’s pre-eminence, power, and sovereignty in verses 9 and 10), Petition (the humble entreaty of God for one’s most essential spiritual needs in verses…
Lead Us Not into Temptation
When it comes to Christian living there are two basic mindsets people have chosen. The first wants to know: “How much can I be like the ungodly and still go to heaven?” The second asks: “How much more can I be like Jesus?”…
The Christian and Temptation
Christianity is not for sissies, because it requires valor. Christianity is not for the lazy, because it requires diligence. Christianity is not for the apathetic, because it requires vigilance. Send article as PDF
Forgiving Our Debtors
Forgiveness is the heart and soul of Christianity. Send article as PDF