Prayer and faith
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· 8 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
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Faith is necessary to receive benefits from God
Faith is necessary to receive benefits from God
Mk 6:5–6; Jas 5:16–18
See also Eph 3:12; Heb 10:22
Faith is necessary for effective prayer
Faith is necessary for effective prayer
Mt 21:21–22; Jas 1:5–8
See also Jas 5:14–15
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 passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When he entered the house, the blind men came to 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 be it done to you.” And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.”
See also Mt 8:5–13; Mt 9:20–22; Mt 15:21–28
Examples of notable prayers of faith
Examples of notable prayers of faith
1 Ki 18:36–37 Elijah, in contest with the prophets of Baal; Jas 5:17–18 Elijah, praying about rain; 1 Ki 17:19–22 Elijah and the widow’s son; 2 Ki 4:32–35 Elisha and the Shunammite’s son