A Theology of Prayer - Quiz

Give the MOST APPROPRIATE answer to the following questions or statements and be prepared to back up your response with Biblical support.

1.  T   F   – The quality of our prayer life determines the quality of our Christianity.
   

2. Choose THREE essential elements of prayer that we discussed in class…

(A) Accurate assessment of God (B) Conscious sense of who we are (C) Five minutes of meditation

(D) Biblical mandate concerning God's will (E) Legitimate needs (F) Faith in the mediation of the saints

(G) Confidence in God's mercy (H) Consistency in our devotions (I) Confidence in Jesus Christ

What is PRAYER? (Choose the best answer)

A. Prayer is a privilege that everyone has – Psalm 32:6

B. Prayer is an expression of our faith in God – Mark 11:22-24

C. Prayer is the spiritual activity of talking to God – Psalm 143:6-8

D. Prayer is the believer's pursuit of the will of God – Luke 6:10

E. All of the above.

F. Some of the above – which ones?

3.   In your own words, explain the difference between SIMPLE faith and SOPHISTICATED faith… 
   

4. How do we use the Scriptures to shape our prayers?

5. Fill-in the blanks – ‘The commandments of God are as good as the

___________________ ____ _______ when determining God's will.

7.     T   F   – Prayer makes God change what He was going to do before we prayed.
   

8.  Please give biblical examples of:
   

Praying with ARGUMENTS

Praying with QUESTIONS