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Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen
The Intercession of Jesus Christ for Us — 10 Points
Christ is the person of God who intercedes for believers (and for those who will become believers) before the Father in heaven. Here, in ten points, is a picture of His intercession. 1. He is our High Priest. God the Father … Continue reading
Satan’s Strategy: Three Secrets to Satan’s Strategy
Evil seems always to be celebrated on Halloween. So I will take the opportunity of this day to give you this excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer, from the chapter entitled Prayer Warfare – Part 1. Christians: be on … Continue reading
Our Heavenly Father’s Role in Intercession – 7 Points
It is not the Father’s role to intercede. The Father is the one who hears, receives, and answers our prayers. But I think He should be included in the intercession process, because if it wasn’t for the Father we … Continue reading
Posted in Intercession -- Parts 1-3, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged intercession, John 10:29, John 15:26, Matthew 6:6, prayer, Romans 8:26
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Four Ways to Pray With Importunity
Importune prayer is prayer that is aroused and energized by the Holy Spirit. According to E. M. Bounds, It [importune prayer] is not an impulse of energy, not a mere earnestness of soul; it is an inwrought force, a faculty … Continue reading
Four Reasons Why Prayer Takes Time
It almost always takes time for prayers to be answered; therefore, prayers need to continue with persistence. But why is that true? Why can’t God answer prayers immediately? Well, He can, and He sometimes does if He wants to perform … Continue reading
Posted in Importune Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged Andrew Murray, Daniel 10:13, earnest prayer, faith, Joshua 10:12-13, Luke 18:7-8, miracles, prayer, Satan, spiritual warfare
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How to Begin To Have a Godlier Lifestyle – 8 Ways
I’ve been thinking about what I do with my time. I go to work, eat meals, sleep, go to church, attend Bible study groups—those things are all good. But what disturbs me is what I do with the time I … Continue reading
18 Facets of Importune Prayer
Here, in summary, are eighteen facets of importune prayer that I have written about in my book Principles of Prayer. Importune prayer… is an appeal to the friendship of God for our friends. goes beyond friendship. keeps asking with a … Continue reading
Exposing the Error of Preterism
First of all, I want to give credit and thanks to Donald E. Green for his A Critique of Preterism. I also give thanks to David Larson for his book, Jews Gentiles and the Church. They were a great help … Continue reading
Posted in Understanding the Times
Tagged false teachers, Jesus' return, last days, Matthew 24
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Persistent Prayer (Importune Prayer) Demonstrated In the Parable of the Persistent Widow – Luke 18:1-8
Luke 18:1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there … Continue reading
Importunity in Prayer Demonstrated In the Parable of the Importunate Friend – from Luke 11:5-10
The simplest definition of importunity is persistent and urgent asking. Importune prayer then is persistent and urgent; it is prayer that pleads with God and asks Him repeatedly for the things we need. This kind of praying may seem selfish … Continue reading
Posted in Importune Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged earnest prayer, Luke 15:5-10, prayer
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