Prayer and faith
The Two Lessons of the Fig Tree • Sermon • Submitted
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· 16 viewsEffective prayer depends on faith, especially on a willingness to trust in God’s faithfulness to his promises to his people.
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Faith is necessary in order to approach God
Faith is necessary in order to approach God
Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and is a rewarder of those who seek him.
Faith is necessary to receive benefits from God
Faith is necessary to receive benefits from God
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Faith is necessary for effective prayer
Faith is necessary for effective prayer
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Jesus Christ responded to people’s need on the basis of faith
Jesus Christ responded to people’s need on the basis of faith
And as Jesus was going away from there, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” And when he came into the house, the blind men approached him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be done for you.” And their eyes were opened, and Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one finds out.”
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Examples of notable prayers of faith
Examples of notable prayers of faith
Elijah, in contest with the prophets of Baal; Elijah, praying about rain; Elijah and the widow’s son; Elisha and the Shunammite’s son
