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1 | pray to God or Jesus or same?? | Rom 1:8 | GeorJoy | 94026 | ||
Although I am sure some do, I wouldn't call Christ a "seal" on our prayers to God. More like a pathway. I like the postage stamp thought though, for without that stamp, the prayer is useless, and not going to get to it's destination. But what about what Jesus said in Joh 10:30 "I and my Father are one?" George |
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2 | pray to God or Jesus or same?? | Rom 1:8 | Radioman2 | 94054 | ||
'What does it mean to pray in the name of someone if it doesn't mean saying, "In the name of..."? Here's what it means. 'The name of someone, in the sense that the Bible authors used it, was what the person stood for, the substance of their character, or their authority . . . When we pray in the name of Jesus . . . what we are doing is acting in [his] authority, in [his] stead, according to [his] command, and consistent with [his] desires.' 'When we pray in the name of Jesus it might be better for us to drop the phrase "In the name of Jesus" altogether because generally we don't mean, "I am praying in the authority of Jesus Christ." You know what we probably mean when we say "In the name of Jesus. Amen" ? Practically speaking, it means the prayer is over. That is the Christian exit. Amen. Translated it means, the prayer is over, let's go do what we were doing, or let's eat. 'There is power in praying in the authority of Jesus Christ, by the authority He has given you, consistent with His character, His desire, and His will. It's like when we say, "Stop in the name of the law." The policeman is saying that because he is standing in the place of the law and speaking on behalf of it. To the degree that he speaks for the law, then he can enforce the law and he has authority. When he steps outside of the law, he has lost his authority even though he still says, "Stop in the name of the law." (...) 'If you are praying in a group and you don't want to leave people mystified as to what is happening, you could just simply say, "The prayer is over, let's eat," or, "We're done, let's go on." The important thing is not what you say with your mouth. Dispense with the empty words. Get rid of them. Instead, approach the throne of God based on the authority of Jesus Christ. If you are thinking that way and that is your attitude, it doesn't matter what you say at the end of the prayer. God will hear you according to His promise.' [This article has been edited to fit here within space limitations. To read the entire article, see In the Name of Jesus by Gregory Koukl (www.str.org/free/commentaries/theology/nameofje.htm)] |
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3 | pray to God or Jesus or same?? | Rom 1:8 | GeorJoy | 94077 | ||
Thanks Dear Soul. Your note is well taken, but your definition is simply too technical for my taste. While I agree in essence, it exudes a following of a Law. The way some end their prayers is simply their way. I personally often end them with an Amen. I generally begin them with "In the name of my lord and savior, I come before Thee to give thanks and praise, and to .... The Father knows who is my Lord and savior. He also knows the heart of the one who prays. John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. I personally believe in the "K I S S" rule. Keep it simple, stupid. Our Lord put it as simple as it can be put. Anything beyond what He said can only be attributed to the stupidity and self professed wisdom of man, and can only serve only to confuse and confound the brethren and babes in Christ. Rom 8:34 …. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to (depend upon that plea.) The gift of the Spirit is a fruit of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. God Bless George |
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