1. TEACH US TO PRAY
Luke 11:1

2. Implications of belief in prayer
Personality of God
Not an unknown force, but is intelligent, powerful, loving & understanding
Nearness & concern of God
Acts 17:27-29
Power of God
Believe He can & will answer prayer
James 5:16-18
No complete predestination of events

3. What Is Prayer A Spiritual Blessing For whom or what should we pray?
Ephesians 1:3
1 Timothy 2:1; Hebrews 5:7; Romans 10:1
For whom or what should we pray?
1 Timothy 2:1-4
That which is appropriate
At the Lord’s table
For the lost

4. Conditions of Acceptable Prayer
Must be righteous
James 5:16
1 Peter 3:12
Pray in faith
James 1:5-7
Pray according to His will
1 John 5:14; Matthew 26:39
Don’t ask God to accept things already done
Can’t pray for salvation contrary to His will

5. Conditions of Acceptable Prayer
Pray in the name of Christ
Colossians 3:17
Not just “saying the words”
Must be forgiving
Mark 11:25
Be unselfish & sincere
James 4:3
Matthew 6:5,6

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)