Quest. 98. What is prayer? Ans. 98. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,(1) for things agreeable to his will,(2) in the name of Christ,(3) with confession of our sins,(4) and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.(5)
(1) Ps. 62:8. (2) I John 5:14. (3) John 16:23. (4) Ps. 32:5-6; Dan. 9:4. (5) Phil. 4:6.
Quest. 99. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? Ans. 99. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;(12) but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord's prayer.(2)
(1) I John 5:14. (2) Matt. 6:9-13. Cf. Luke 11:2-4.
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Pastor Canales was born into a Christian family and came to Christ at a very early age. Originally from New York City, Pastor John first served in the US Air Force working in the space program before being called to ministry. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary in...