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Westminster Larger Catechism Westminster on the Conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer

Westminster on the Conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer

Question 196

What doth the conclusion of the Lord’ s prayer teach us?

The conclusion of the Lord’ s prayer, (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matt. 6:13)) teacheth us to enforce our petitions with arguments, (Rom. 15:30) which are to be taken, not from any worthiness in ourselves, or in any other creature, but from God; (Dan. 9:4,7–9,16–19) and with our prayers to join praises, (Phil. 4:6) ascribing to God alone eternal sovereignty, omnipotency, and glorious excellency; (1 Chron. 29:10–13) in regard whereof, as he is able and willing to help us, (Eph. 3:20–21, Luke 11:13) so we by faith are emboldened to plead with him that he would, (2 Chron. 20:6,11) and quietly to rely upon him, that he will fulfil our requests. (2 Chron. 14:11) And, to testify this our desire and assurance, we say, Amen. (1 Cor. 14:16, Rev. 22:20–21)

The Westminster Larger Catechism: With Scripture Proofs. (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1996).

 

Question 107

What doth the conclusion of the Lord’ s prayer teach us?

The conclusion of the Lord’ s prayer, (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen. (Matt. 6:13)) teacheth us, to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, (Dan. 9:4,7–9,16–19) and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to him. (1 Chron. 29:10–13) And, in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen. (1 Cor. 14:16, Rev. 22:20–21)

The Westminster Shorter Catechism: With Scripture Proofs, 3rd edition. (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1996).

About author

Thomas Rickard serves as the minister of Seven Springs Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring, VA, and as the Stated Clerk of Westminster Presbytery. He is also a professor at Graham Bible College in Bristol, VA. Thomas holds an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Originally from Australia, he moved to the United States to marry his beloved wife, Sarah. Together, they have four children. Thomas enjoys tackling projects, reading, and spending quality time with his family.

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