1 John 5:14 — Community Reflections

1 JOHN 5:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 1

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”

And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him — the knowledge (oida) of being heard produces certainty (oida) of reception. The present tense suggests that answered prayer is already in process. Faith's assurance precedes visible manifestation.

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Carlos RiveraNote1mo ago

Asking According to His Will

I was taught to have faith-promises, to claim Bible verses like property deeds. 'Believe you'll get it and you will.' So I prayed hard for things I wanted - a spouse, a house, professional success. An...