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9 Descriptions of Prayer by Various Authors – Part 2

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

We have been talking about the various descriptions of prayer by various authors. In my last article I wrote about Prayer as asking and receiving, Prayer as approaching God’s throne, and Prayer as our service due Him. Here are … Continue reading →

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9 Descriptions of Prayer by Various Authors

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

Prayer is so very basic, yet it is also so deep and boundless in it meaning. In my reading I have found nine different descriptions of prayer. 1. Prayer is asking and receiving. According to E.M. Bounds, “Prayer is the … 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 →