Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 100
Question 100
What doth the preface of the Lord's Prayer teach us?
The preface of the Lord's Prayer, which is, Our Father which art in heaven, teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us; and that we should pray with and for others.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 6:99So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Romans 8:1515For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Luke 11:1313So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
Acts 12:55So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
1 Timothy 2:1-21First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
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