Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts

Three Types of Petitions—from the Disciples Prayer

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. When we look at the Disciples Prayer (or The Lord’s Prayer), I believe we see three types of petitions that Jesus taught (Matthew 6:8-13). 1. Invocation We get this … Continue reading →

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The Petition Part of Prayer

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

As I see it, from my study of this topic, there are two very basic natures or meanings of prayer: (1) petition, and (2) soul to soul communication with God (which really includes all parts of prayer). In this … Continue reading →

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What Is the Meaning of Prayer?

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

There are so many different views on the meaning of prayer. One author, John R. Rice, says that prayer is nothing but petition. He insists that prayer is not meditation or communion or spiritual enjoyment or praise or confession … Continue reading →

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The Ark of the Covenant Gives Us a Wonderful Salvation Message

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

If we study the meaning of each part of the Ark of the Covenant we will receive a wonderful salvation message. The Ark of the Covenant with the Mercy Seat and the Cherubim was located on the other side of … Continue reading →

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Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Tabernacle

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

The Old Testament Tabernacle, with its various articles and the offering up of animal sacrifices, were insufficient in their attempt to commune with God and forgive sins. But these things now speak of Christ and helps us to commune … Continue reading →

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Meditation on the Various Articles of the Tabernacle Helps Us See Jesus

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

Long ago, in Old Testament times, people attempted to commune with God in various ways, even by offering up animal sacrifices. That system proved to be quite insufficient. For it never did take away sins (Heb. 10:4). Though it … Continue reading →

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How Meditation on the Word Helps Us Approach the Throne of God with Confidence

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

In this post we will first discuss prayer as approaching the throne with confidence, and how mediation aids us in that process. Next, just briefly, we will talk about Jesus as our High Priest and how He gives us … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Obtain God-Confidence

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

Self-confidence is inherent within us. It is something we were born with, a gift we have from God. But that kind of confidence can be abused—when we give into our pride. A better, more reliable source of confidence, and what … Continue reading →

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Confidence in God: for 5 Things

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

In my last post we learned from the Bible that confidence is a trust, mainly it is a trust in God. Confidence is also having hope, courage, and assurance. Thus if we have confidence toward God we have hope … Continue reading →

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Confidence In the Bible – 5 Basic Meanings

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

Confidence is an essential ingredient for prayer, as well as for Christian living. In my study of this topic, I found seven different Hebrew and Greek words that could be translated as confidence (Hebrew: mibtach, betach, and batach; Greek: peitho, … Continue reading →

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