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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Laying on Hands
The biblical injunction for Christians to "lay hands" on others is most often coupled with prayer and designed to confer a divine blessing upon another (Genesis 48:14-16). Scripture also shows that the "laying on of hands" also supplies for divine healing (Mark 5:23; 41; 16:18; Acts 28:8); the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:18-19; 19:6); the impartation of spiritual gifts (1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6); and ordaining elders for preaching the Gospel (Acts 13:3).
Lost in Prayer
The expression lost in prayer does not suggest one is without direction for praying. Rather, it implies God has so deeply captured the person in prayer that he/she is absorbed in communing with God at the expense of external distractions. While the one lost in prayer becomes almost oblivious to time and temporal surroundings, they become wholly focused on God and their communion with Him.