Prayer

by John Bunyan     |     Book Summary


Author: John Bunyan
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Date: 1965
Pages: 172

Book Summary of Union With Christ by Rankin Wilbourne


Originally published in 1662 and 1692 respectively, Praying in the Spirit (originally titled I will pray with the spirit and with the understanding also or A Discourse Touching Prayer) and The Throne of Grace (originally titled The Saints' Privilege and Profit) come together to form an invaluable volume on the study of prayer. Considering that one of the things Bunyan was imprisoned for was speaking out in opposition to the Book of Common Prayer, it is not surprising that he went to great lengths to study and write about the nature of right prayer and the great privilege the Christian has to do so.

Though these volumes were written over three centuries ago, the timeless truths contained therein remain relevant to the church even today. Bunyan tackles the challenges of praying right prayers and the blessing we receive when we do. "By prayer the Christian can open his heart to God, as to a friend, and obtain fresh testimony of God's friendship to him." (p. 11) His expositional unpacking of 1 Corinthians 14:15 and Hebrews 4:16 provide an expansive study of prayer that benefits Christians of all eras in their pilgrimage.





Prayer

by John Bunyan

[ Book Summary ]



Book Summary of Union With Christ by Rankin Wilbourne

Author John Bunyan
Publisher Banner of Truth
Date 1965
Pages 172


Overview:

Originally published in 1662 and 1692 respectively, Praying in the Spirit (originally titled I will pray with the spirit and with the understanding also or A Discourse Touching Prayer) and The Throne of Grace (originally titled The Saints' Privilege and Profit) come together to form an invaluable volume on the study of prayer. Considering that one of the things Bunyan was imprisoned for was speaking out in opposition to the Book of Common Prayer, it is not surprising that he went to great lengths to study and write about the nature of right prayer and the great privilege the Christian has to do so.

Though these volumes were written over three centuries ago, the timeless truths contained therein remain relevant to the church even today. Bunyan tackles the challenges of praying right prayers and the blessing we receive when we do. "By prayer the Christian can open his heart to God, as to a friend, and obtain fresh testimony of God's friendship to him." (p. 11) His expositional unpacking of 1 Corinthians 14:15 and Hebrews 4:16 provide an expansive study of prayer that benefits Christians of all eras in their pilgrimage.