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What is meant by 'effectual fervent prayer' of a righteous man availeth much?
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Your asking about James' verse here:
James 5:16King James Version (KJV)16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Consider also, if you will, John's verse here:
1 John 5:14New King James Version (NKJV) Confidence and Compassion in Prayer14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.The word effectual means "sufficient to produce a desired result." Fervent means "constant, strenuous, and intense."
Both James and John are telling readers that for our prayers to be effective, they must be fervent and meaningful but most importantly in agreement with the will of God - don't ask for someone to die as an example of it not being God's will.
To answer this question we must first determine what is the meaning of "Effectual Fervent Prayer". The net's meaning of "effectual" is effective, and "fervent" means "intense". So, the prayer meant to be "effective and intense"this I believe it is not a conventional prayer, but rather a special prayer. Then the question is why would a special prayer be necessary?. The fact of the matter is that we wrestle against principalities and powers who are the adversaries who are always trying to disrupt God's plans. As it is written "...preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my going.(Psalms 140v4) So the "Righteous man", is "This man was instructed in the way of the Lord and being "fervent" in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently in the things of the Lord.(Acts 18v25)
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What bible verse says the fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much?
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
When and where did individual confession of sin with priest present begin in Orthodox Christianity?
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. - James 5:16 This is not a practice that the Orthodox Church began. It is a practice which the apostles did with the congregation of the early church. They would practice it widely and publicly. The government would later start condemning the Christians of their faults and use it against them in court. So the church made it and individual confessions. The Orthodox church kept this tradition until today.
Where in the Bible do it say prayer changes things?
Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:161 Kings 13:6 Then the king said to the man of God, "Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored." So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king's hand was restored and became as it was before.John 9:31 "We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him
Is it a must for a Christian to fast in order to have effective prayers?
yes,it is very important to fast because fasting is a spiritual energiser[isaiah40 VS 31].Even Jesus had to fast in order for him to have a effective prayer life.When the disciples were unable to cast the devil out of a man Jesus responded and said to his disciples 'this type goes not except by prayer and fasting'.because,;the effectual fervent prayer of the rightous maketh tremendious power available.Therefore,fasting is a provoker of power.and you need power in this wicked world. yes,it is very important to fast because fasting is a spiritual energiser[isaiah40 VS 31].Even Jesus had to fast in order for him to have a effective prayer life.When the disciples were unable to cast the devil out of a man Jesus responded and said to his disciples 'this type goes not except by prayer and fasting'.because,;the effectual fervent prayer of the rightous maketh tremendious power available.Therefore,fasting is a provoker of power.and you need power in this wicked world.
What Gospel story relates to the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
13Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
What is the perfect prayer?
My opinion: the last psalm in the Hebrew scriptures, Psalm 150. Close second: what is commonly called "The Lord's Prayer". The perfect prayer is not in empty words but in the righteous actions performed in the service of God/Humanity.
What is one day match?
If you are talking about cricket, it's a game where there should be a result in a single day's play. This means that there will be a set number of overs per side, and a fervent prayer for no rain.
How do you work out most consistent player in sport?
by staying righteous for God and holy and support it prayer and read your bible too as well
Who is the patroness of missions in the Catholic faith?
St. Therese of Lisieux is considered the patroness of missions in the Catholic faith. She is known for her "little way" of spirituality and her fervent prayer for missionaries around the world.
What is meant by I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping?
This verse, in Psalms 102:10, refers to the suffering of King David, who was pursued by enemies (see the previous verse) who brought bitter suffering upon him.To serve and praise the Almighty God, can only be done by "Effectual Fervent Prayer,(James 5v16) which worketh also in you that believe, (1Thess.2v13). However, it is the same that is called "Charity" that "shall cover the multitude of sins (1Peter 4v8). So, King David, eat ashes like bread , and mingled his drink with weeping,in Psalms102v9, that is while praying as outlined above.
Which bible character prayed earnestly and effectively and got their prayers answered?
That was Elijah. In James 5:16-17 it says -".........The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for 3 years and six months".and in v.18 it states -"and he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth produced its fruit."This particular story of Elijah is found in 1 Kings, chapter 17.
What is the value of prayer meeting?
There are many reasons why prayer meeting is valuable. The bible says that where two or more are gathered in God's name, he is in the midst of them. It also says that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Prayer meetings are held to draw close to God. You may as well ask "what value is there in knowing God". Also the value would be strength and unity.
