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TH E PRAYER OF FA ITH John 15:7
I. Prayer Brings Answers 1. Christ definitely teaches this in Matthew 7:7-11 and Luke 11:9- 13. 2. He illustrates this with two parables. a. The visitor at midnight (Luke 11:5-8). b. The unjust judge (Luke 18:1- 8 ) . 3. Prayer therefore is a power. It brings results. II. The Heart of Prayer Is Personal Dealings with God 1. Prayer means pressing our plea until we receive a response from God indicating His will (James 5:15; I John 5:15; Ephesians 2 : 8 ). 2. Prayer is sometimes refused (Deuteronomy 3:23-28; II Co rinthians 12:7-10; Mark 14:36). a. God cannot give what is in consistent with His own na ture. b. We need to submit to God’s revealed will. 3. God often assents to petitions of faith. LIFTED UP BY TH E LORD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS In thy righteousness shall they be exalted (Psalm 89:16). I. The Lord’s Righteousness 1. It is in every way perfect and spotless. 2. It is a meritorious righteousness. 3. It is an incomparable righteous ness (Philippians 3:8). 4. It is an everlasting righteous ness (Daniel 9:24). 5. It is a soul-dignifying and exalt ing righteousness. II. The Believer’s Exaltation 1. The believer is lifted above many evils. a. Above the law as a covenant of works. b. Above the world. c. Above the power and malice of Satan. d. Above death. c. Above all accusations (Rom. 8:33). 2. The believer is lifted to happi ness. a. Peace and reconciliation with God (Romans 5:1). b. Sonship (Galatians 4:4, 5). c. Fellowship an d familiarity with God. d. Access to God with holy con fidence and boldness (He brews 16:19-22). e. Endless glory.
PTL inthe VIET NAMWAR
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"UNDERTHEGUNS” DRAMATIC DOCUMENTARY FILM(20Minutes—Sound—Color)
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