The Power of Prayer
THERE IS FORGIVENESS FROM GOD…
The Christian can find forgiveness through the blood of Christ
1 John 1:7-10– But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
- Forgiveness toward self
- Forgiveness of others
- Forgiveness for all eternity
The wayward Christian is told to repent and pray for forgiveness.
Acts 8:22-24 -Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.a.Simon was a believer.
- Simon was a believer.
Acts 8: 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
- He wanted others to pray for him.‘
- Self-forgiveness begins as we pray for the forgiveness of others.
Prayer strengthens the relationship between you and God.
Our Father – remember, He is our Father, not just a distant uncaring God.
Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
He has opened His throne room to ALL His children –
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (written to Believers)
Prayer will help us live a life of freedom. –
Romans 8:1 – There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Prayer can save a nation –
