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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Fervent Prayer
(See Earnest Prayer)
Fleece
This prayerful act is named after Gideon's fleece of wool in Judges 6:36-40, and it seeks to ascertain by means of a sign or wonder, what God's will is for a specific situation. The Bible indicates that God answers a fleece for those who invoke it from pure motives and He refuses to answer a fleece when the petitioner's heart is prideful, stubborn, or hardened toward God. The Lord sometimes answers a fleece for those who are weak in faith.
Forgive/Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the act of God's mercy, manifested through Christ, which discharges, cancels, and covers the indictment of sin against man. However, God, whose glory is to forgive men, commands Christians to practice forgiveness. The Bible significantly identifies man's willingness to forgive others with God's willingness to forgive man (Matthew 6:15) and even answer man's petitions (Mark 11:22-26). Forgiveness should flow from a sincere heart toward "offenders" (Matthew 18:35) and it should occur as often as needed (Matthew 18:22). Forgiveness is a practice that separates Christians from non-Christians (Colossians 3:13; Ephesians 4:32).