Keach's Catechism, Question 118
Question 118
What does the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer teach us?
The conclusion of the Lord's Prayer, which is, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen," teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise Him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to Him; and in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, AMEN.
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Matthew 6:1313And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Daniel 9:18-1918Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
19O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”
1 Chronicles 29:11-1311Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.
12Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
13Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
1 Corinthians 14:1616Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
Philippians 4:66Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Revelation 22:2020He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
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