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Praying In Jesus’ Name (part 6)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by russellmckinney

For the past several posts, I’ve been explaining what all is involved with praying “in Jesus’ name” (John 14:12-14). Thus far we’ve covered the following ground: 1. Praying in Jesus’ name can only be done by a Christian. 2. To … Continue reading →

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Praying In Jesus’ Name (part 5)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by russellmckinney

Perhaps the simplest thing I can say about what it means to pray “in Jesus’ name” is this: Praying in Jesus’ name means praying the kind of prayer that Jesus would pray. As we study the four gospels, it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Praying In Jesus’ Name (4)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by russellmckinney

I want to use this post to deal with yet another aspect of what it means to pray in Jesus’ name. The new aspect goes like this: To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with an understanding of the … Continue reading →

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Praying In Jesus’ Name (3)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by russellmckinney

“And we ask these things in Jesus’ name.” As a pastor, I’ve said those words at the close of prayers in church services more times than I can remember. Even more than that, I’ve said them at the close of … Continue reading →

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Praying In Jesus’ Name (part 2)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by russellmckinney

I used my previous post to explain that Christians are the only people who can rightfully close their prayers with the words “in Jesus’ name.” With this post I want to offer a second fact about praying in Jesus’ name. … Continue reading →

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Praying In Jesus’ Name (part 1)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by russellmckinney

If you’ve spent much time in church, you’ve no doubt heard someone end a prayer by saying, “And Lord we ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.” But have you ever wondered what all is involved with praying “in Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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