We have the authority to approach Holy God because of our relationship to JC; inherited sons/daughters of the living God.
What does it mean to pray in JC's name?
1. Association-When we come to God in JC's name, this means we're coming to Him based on our association with JC. Our association is based on our recognition of our sinfullness; our separation from God; our asking JC to forgive us of our sins based on what He did at Calvary; we're forgiven of our sins; we are reconciled unto Him; He adopts us into His family, having forgiven us of our sins; we are children of God; we are joint heirs with JC; He's our Savior, our LORD, and our Master.
John 15:4--Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Our relationship with God is based on our relationship with His Son, JC.
2. Access-we recognize that JC is our access to the Father
Ephesians 2:18--He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
JC came to this world, dies on the cross as a substitute, took upon Him our sins, and gave us His righteousness. We are clothed in His holiness, which allows us to approach God's throne.
Ephesians 3:11--11according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Hebrews 4:13--Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Only those who are under the blood of JC can approach the throne of God. Our access to God the Father to answer prayer is through His Son, JC. This is because of His work on the cross, justifying our sins and reconciling us to God and His righteousness that is inside us. This allows us to face Holy God, Him to hear us, and Him to answer our prayer.
3. Authority-because of our familial relationship with God, we can approach Him in boldness and confidence. We don't deserve this but God loves us some much He's granted us the privilege to come before Him and call Him "Father."
4. Agreement with His will-to pray in JC's name is to ask God to give you whatever JC would've asked of the Father on your behalf. God will carry our His will in your life even if you don't know His will. He will guide your life because you are obedient to Him.
God reveals His will for us through His word. This is God primary way of directing us. God sent us HS to guide us.
5. Awareness of our dependence upon Him-approach Him in humility. He wants us to come to Him in submission.
6. Assurance that He will grant our petition
What does it mean to pray in JC's name?
1. Association-When we come to God in JC's name, this means we're coming to Him based on our association with JC. Our association is based on our recognition of our sinfullness; our separation from God; our asking JC to forgive us of our sins based on what He did at Calvary; we're forgiven of our sins; we are reconciled unto Him; He adopts us into His family, having forgiven us of our sins; we are children of God; we are joint heirs with JC; He's our Savior, our LORD, and our Master.
John 15:4--Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Our relationship with God is based on our relationship with His Son, JC.
2. Access-we recognize that JC is our access to the Father
Ephesians 2:18--He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
JC came to this world, dies on the cross as a substitute, took upon Him our sins, and gave us His righteousness. We are clothed in His holiness, which allows us to approach God's throne.
Ephesians 3:11--11according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Hebrews 4:13--Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Only those who are under the blood of JC can approach the throne of God. Our access to God the Father to answer prayer is through His Son, JC. This is because of His work on the cross, justifying our sins and reconciling us to God and His righteousness that is inside us. This allows us to face Holy God, Him to hear us, and Him to answer our prayer.
3. Authority-because of our familial relationship with God, we can approach Him in boldness and confidence. We don't deserve this but God loves us some much He's granted us the privilege to come before Him and call Him "Father."
4. Agreement with His will-to pray in JC's name is to ask God to give you whatever JC would've asked of the Father on your behalf. God will carry our His will in your life even if you don't know His will. He will guide your life because you are obedient to Him.
God reveals His will for us through His word. This is God primary way of directing us. God sent us HS to guide us.
5. Awareness of our dependence upon Him-approach Him in humility. He wants us to come to Him in submission.
6. Assurance that He will grant our petition
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