SECTION 3 CHRISTIANITY- TOPIC 1.3.3 THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF PRAYER Flashcards
Main purpose of Prayer?
to contact God.
Vocal prayer –
prayer using words
Most prayer is…?
vocal prayer can be said aloud or mentally
but
can also include
meditation and contemplation.
Adoration-
praising or adoring God for what he is.
Thanksgiving-
thanking God either for his general goodness or for some specific thing such as getting better from an illness.
Confession-
confessing sins to God, asking his forgiveness and determining to do better.
Supplication-
asking for God’s help either for oneself or for others
Different types of prayer
Set prayers
Informal prayers
What prayer might Christians use to confess their sins to God?
General confession from Church of
England Book of Common Prayer
“We have offended against thy holy laws”
What prayer might Christians use to express their gratitude God?
Thanksgiving from the Church of England Common Worship
“right to give thanks and praise”
Which prayer do Christians tend to use during personal prayer?
Lord’s Prayer-as this is what Jesus asked them to do
What does the Lord’s prayer express?
Adoration- “hallowed be your name”
Confession- “Forgive us our debts”
Supplication- “Give us today our daily bread”
Informal prayers- why use?
Most Christians also use informal prayers as part of their devotions.
they feel that they are in a
personal relationship with God.
When do Christians use set prayers?
1- during liturgical worship,
2- their personal prayers, which they pray at set times. (e.g before bed, in morning) ra ra raa
When do Christians use informal prayers?
as their personal prayer
when the thought of God enters their mind
when they become aware of someone’s suffering.
