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Question 180

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What is it to pray in the name of Christ?

To pray in the name of Christ is, in obedience to his command, and in confidence on his promises, to ask mercy for his sake;a not by bare mentioning of his name,b but by drawing our encouragement to pray, and our boldness, strength, and hope of acceptance in prayer, from Christ and his mediation.c

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aJohn 14:13–14; 16:24; Daniel 9:17
  2. bMatthew 7:21
  3. cHebrews 4:14–16; 1 John 5:13–15

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