PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT

Bible Study Outline


Praying in the spirit is very vital to Christian survival in this world of struggle, battle and rigours.
                                       
                                               Spiritual Life of a Christian II    

Date: -16/10/2018                                                               
Topic: - Praying in the Spirit 1
Teacher: - Rev'd G. S. Adeyemo

Introduction to Prayer
Praying in the Spirit is mentioned three times in the entire Bible. 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 6:18, and Jude 20. Praying in the spirit is very vital to Christian survival in this world of struggle, battle and rigours. This is because we are born into a battle field. “And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, which is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. 10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.” Rev 12: 9-12; Job 5: 7

What is Praying in the Spirit?
The Greek words translated “pray in” could mean “by means of,” “with the help of,” “in the sphere of,” and “in connection to.” Praying in the Spirit refers to how we are praying.

• That is praying according to the Spirit’s leading. 
• It is praying for things the Spirit leads us to pray for. Romans 8:26  
• Praying in the spirit is directly opposite to praying in the flesh.
• Praying in the Spirit is prayer powered by the Holy Spirit
• It is prayer carried to the Father in the name of Jesus.
• It is prayer that has living quality characterized by warmth and sense of exchange.

Conclusion
Praying in the spirit is not copying someone or some people. You cannot get desired result in prayer if you are only praying the in the way someone else prays. That will be praying in the flesh. It is not a tradition, denominational or pattern. It is a communion between God and a child of God who keeps his close relationship with God.