Bibliopedia of Prayer
The Bibliopedia focuses on words and expressions related to prayer, which are interpreted, not technically defined, from a classical Christian understanding. Since Christ called Christians to pray, they should be thoroughly acquainted with it and make it an essential part of their life. The Bibliopedia is unique in that it offers an interactive feature that lets you add yor insight to the terms and expressions already listed, as well as allowing you to add new words relating to this project. We hope you will enjoy the Bibliopedia.
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Dedication, Prayer of
The prayer of dedication is a verbal pledge that sets apart and surrenders an individual or an object for God's holy purpose and glory. It is recognizes that the person or object of dedication belongs to God. Christians offer dedicatory prayers (sometimes in the form of litany) for children, church facilities, places of worship, houses, and even enterprising. Biblical examples include: Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the Lord (1 Samuel 1:19-28); and Solomon's dedication of the Temple (2 Chronicles 6 & 7).
Discernment
Discernment is the ability to distinguish truth from error. It also involves a person's ability to assess matters with accurate insight and judgment. Discernment often makes itself known during times of prayer.
Divination
Divination is the power that operates through an individual collaborating with satanic spirits (Acts 16:16). The purpose of 'divining' is to perceive hidden events and contravene God's purposes. The Bible associates the diviner's greed for money as a motivation for his/her efforts (Deuteronomy 23:4; Acts 16:16-24). Divination emerges from astrology, white or black magic, horoscopes, crystal balls, palm readings, tarot cards, necromancy, mediums, Ouija boards, psychic powers, séances, soothsaying, and voodoo. In the Old Testament the sin of divination was so egregious that God commanded diviners to be stoned to death (Deuteronomy 18:9-12).