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Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen
Hebrew Names for God: Elohim
A while back I did an Old Testament study of the names of God. I’d like to share it with you now. This is the first of four of His names that we will study. Elohim is the Hebrew name … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies
Tagged Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26, God's name, God's Power, God's works
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A 4 point Test for Your Prayers
Here’s a test to see if you are praying in his name. 1. If you are praying in His name you will receive regular answers to prayer. 2. If you think you are praying in His name and you are … Continue reading
4 Daily Prayer Requests
When we pray in Jesus’ name we have confidence in God (God gives it to us) that we will receive whatever we ask for (1 Jn. 5:14-15). And what we receive will always be just what we need—not for selfish … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus' Name, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged forgiveness, God's provision, Mathew 6:9-13, prayer
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Three Ways to Illustrate How to Ask and Receive in His Name
1. Illustrated by marriage. When a woman marries a man she gives up her name and takes on his name. And since she has his name she takes possession of everything that is his. They no longer own things separately, … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus' Name, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged answers to prayer, Jesus Christ, prayer
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Praying In Jesus’ Name Is Claiming All That He Is and All That He Has
When we receive Jesus’ name and pray in His name we are claiming who He is, because a person’s name always stands for the person. And so when we pray, saying, “in Jesus name,” we must have in our mind … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus' Name, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged God's character, Jesus Christ, prayer
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Christmas Angels
AN ANGEL APPEARED TO JOSEPH, MATTHEW 1:20-25 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies, Prayerful Thoughts and Intentions
Tagged Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ
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What it Means to Pray in Jesus’ Name
Just before the end of Jesus’ life on earth He began teaching His disciples to pray in His name. Before this time the concept was unheard of. Prayer was always to the Father but never in Jesus’ name. But all … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus' Name, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged 1 John 5:14-15, heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, John 1:12, prayer
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Four Ways Intercession Will Bless You
“And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord increased all that Job had twofold” (Job 42:10). Spurgeon comments, “Intercessory prayer was the sign of Job’s returning greatness…When Job’s soul begun to … Continue reading
Posted in Intercession -- Parts 1-3, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged Hebrews 11:6, intercession, Job, Job 42:6-10, prayer
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Tim Tebow: Should he feel insulted that people are attributing his success to God?
On Reussee and Mackey on 1500 ESPN radio today there was some things said about Tim Tebow that bothered me. I think it was Mackey that said that Tebow should regard it as an insult that his wins have been … Continue reading
How to Carry Out Your Responsibility to Intercede
If you want to be a faithful priest to God in this area of intercession, you must first acknowledge your total inadequacy. Hence, you must be totally dependent on Christ and the Holy Spirit to do this great work of … Continue reading
Posted in Intercession -- Parts 1-3, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged intercession, John 17, Matthew 6:9-13, prayer
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