Listen "The First Rule of Prayer and Bible Reading"
Episode Synopsis
Greg explains that the first rule of prayer is to pray and the first rule of Bible reading is to read, then he answers questions about what it means to “pray about it,” overcoming a tendency to freeze up when asked a question, mistakenly claiming a promise, and finding fellowship.
Topics:
Commentary: The first rule of prayer and Bible reading (00:00)
What should “pray about it” look like in practice? (22:00)
What can I do to overcome my tendency to freeze up when someone asks me a question? (34:00)
If Old Testament promises don’t apply to us, why is it that when people mistakenly claim a promise in the Bible for themselves, it seems to work for them? (38:00)
How can I put my identity in Christ and truly follow him if even those who are called by his name push me away while they themselves don’t seek him? (48:00)
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Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 21–22, in Philadelphia, PA; April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
Related Links:
Making Sense of Unanswered Prayer by Amy Hall
Topics:
Commentary: The first rule of prayer and Bible reading (00:00)
What should “pray about it” look like in practice? (22:00)
What can I do to overcome my tendency to freeze up when someone asks me a question? (34:00)
If Old Testament promises don’t apply to us, why is it that when people mistakenly claim a promise in the Bible for themselves, it seems to work for them? (38:00)
How can I put my identity in Christ and truly follow him if even those who are called by his name push me away while they themselves don’t seek him? (48:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 21–22, in Philadelphia, PA; April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
Related Links:
Making Sense of Unanswered Prayer by Amy Hall
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