- For what is a Christian to pray?
- Negatively:
- Not for the Holy Spirit to come to Him (John 16:13
- Not for God to love him (John 3:16
- Nor for Jesus to come to him (Matthew 11:28
- Not for saving power to come to him (Romans 1:16
- Not for God to be willing to save him (II Peter 3:9
- Not for forgiveness for one who will not repent
- Negatively:
- Acceptable prayer consists of:
- Praise to God
- “Hallowed” - Matthew 6:9
- “Trust” - Psalms 7:1
- “Excellent” - Psalms 8:1
- “Praise” - Psalms 9:1
- “Rock, fortress, deliverer, strength”
- Thanksgiving
- Confession of sins
- Petitions
- Which we will notice in our next lesson.
- Praise to God
JJ
July 11, 2010
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