The Effectual Fervent Prayer…Synod 2017
Russell Dykstra's editorial reflects on the nature and power of prayer as demonstrated at the 2017 PRC Synod, exploring the mysterious relationship between believers' prayers and God's sovereign counsel. Through theological exposition grounded in Scripture, the author presents prayer as both a privilege and a miracle, illustrating how God's omniscient decrees are executed through the intercessions of His people. This piece combines practical devotional insight with doctrinal depth regarding divine sovereignty and human participation in God's purposes.
Editor's note: The decisions of the 2017 Synod have been reported to the Protestant Reformed congregations in daily emailed reports, and are available online at prca.org. Therefore, this editorial makes no attempt to be a comprehensive report. Prayer is a wonder. It is a privilege that God gives to His people whereby they communicate with God. It is an act of worship, clearly. A believer, a sinful, earthly creature, is given access to the courts of heaven. From this earth, he addresses God,...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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