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Baptist Catechism, Question 105

Question 105

What is Prayer?

Prayer is an offering up our Desires to God, by the Assistance of the Holy Spirit, for things agreeable to his Will, in the Name of Christ believing, with Confession of our Sins, and thankful Acknowledgment of his Mercies.

Scripture references for paragraph 1

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Psalms 62:8

8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Romans 8:26

26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

1 John 5:14

14And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

John 16:23

23In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Matthew 21:22

22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

James 1:6

6But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Psalms 32:5-6

5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

Daniel 9:4

4And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,

Philippians 4:6

6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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