Prayer
Joseph C. Harrod
Benjamin L. Merkle, Series Editor
© 2022 Joseph C. Harrod
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This book is a title in the 40 Questions Series edited by Benjamin L. Merkle.
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ISBN 978-0-8254-4692-4
All my love, always.
Part 1: General Questions About Prayer
2. What Are Various Types of Prayer?
3. Why Must the Bible Inform and Guide Prayer?
4. How Does the Gospel Shape Christian Prayer?
5. To Whom Do Christians Pray?
6. Should Christians Pray to the Son and the Holy Spirit?
7. How Does Jesus’s Intercession Strengthen Our Prayers?
8. How Does the Holy Spirit Help Christians Pray?
9. What Does It Mean to Pray “in Jesus’s Name” and “in the Spirit”?
10. Does God Hear the Prayers of Unbelievers?
11. If God Is in Control, Why Should We Pray?
12. Does Prayer Change God’s Mind?
13. How Does Prayer Affect Evangelism, Revival, and Renewal?
14. How Does Prayer Address Spiritual Conflict?
15. What Can Christians Learn from Narrative Prayers of the Old Testament?
16. How Can the Psalms Shape Christian Prayer?
17. What Kinds of Prayer Does Jesus Forbid (Matthew 6:5–8)?
18. How Might We Pray the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13)?
19. Must Christians Forgive Others Before They Can Pray (Matthew 6:14–15)?
20. Why Don’t We Always Receive What We Request in Prayer (Matthew 7:7–8)?
21. How Might Jesus’s Experience of Prayer Encourage Us?
22. How Did Paul Pray for Early Christian Communities? (Part 1)
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About 40 Questions about PrayerPraying is often the most common yet least understood practice of Christian spirituality. In 40 Questions about Prayer, scholar and teacher Joseph C. Harrod shares biblical insight on the nature and practice of Christian prayer. Harrod’s emphasis on searching the Scriptures results in a trustworthy, practical guide to a vital aspect of Christian belief and behavior, equally appropriate for seminary courses, Bible studies, and personal understanding. The accessible question-and-answer format of 40 Questions about Prayer allows readers to explore the issues they care most about, such as these: • Does prayer change God’s mind? • Does God hear the prayers of unbelievers? • What does it mean to pray in Jesus’s name? • How does prayer affect evangelism, spiritual awakening, and revival? • What does it mean to pray “without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17)? • Do physical postures affect prayer? |
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