Theologians have trouble finding words to describe passages like John 15:7 and similar verses such as John 14:12 and Matthew7:7-8. Klaus Issler who has written thoughtfully on these provocative sections of Scripture noticed that, “In response to this promise, evangelical commentators use words such as staggering, breathtaking, startling, astonishing. J.I. Packer remarked that, “In his […]
Read MoreHere are just a few thoughts on prayer by some notable Christian leaders: Christian author and pastor Theodore L. Cuyler wrote that, “I do not believe there is such a thing in the history of God’s eternal kingdom as a right prayer, offered in the right spirit, that remains forever unanswered.” Christian writer and thinker […]
Read MoreAsk whatever you wish and it will be done for you. — John 15:7 Some parts of the Bible are simply more difficult to believe than others. And I think John 15:7 is certainly a challenge. Strangely, in many ways I think we find it more difficult than even miraculous accounts like Lazarus coming back from the […]
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