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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Importunity
The prayer of importunity is an intense, bold, unrelenting prayer that comes with refuse-to-be-denied urgency. In the context of Luke 11:5-8, it is an unabashed, (even annoying) request that comes at the midnight hour and causes inconvenience upon the one implored.
Imprecation or Imprecatory Prayer
The expression imprecation means, "to invoke an evil." Subsequently, imprecatory prayers aim at contravening people or circumstances that willfully oppose God, His people, or His purposes. Imprecatory prayers can also benefit a person who is in danger of harm or destruction. Examples of imprecatory prayers include Paul's words to the Galatians: "If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned" (1:9, NIV). Additionally, Psalm 59; 69; 149; and 2 Timothy 4:14 illustrate imprecatory praying.
Instant in Prayer
The phrase instant in prayer originates with the KJV translation of Romans 12:12, and suggests that Christians should persevere in and always be ready to pray.
Intercession, Gift of
The gift of intercession is a charismatic endowment of the Holy Spirit to a Christian, which supernaturally enables a Christian to draw near to God and appeal to Him on behalf of others, or for a given situation.
Intercession/Intercede
As it regards prayer, intercession involves a person appealing to God's favor in behalf of another. Besides Moses, the prophet Ezekiel alludes to Noah, Daniel, and Job as among the notable intercessors of Scripture (Ezekiel 14:12-18).
Intercessor
An intercessor is one who approaches God and appeals for His favor on behalf of others, or a given situation. He/she acts as a mediator or go-between.