Knocking on Heaven's Door: A New Testament Theology of Petitionary Prayer

by David Crump

How are we to understand petitionary prayer? This is a key question for any thoughtful believer who desires to take both the Bible and experience seriously. Some believe God answers any prayer as long as the one praying has enough faith and/or persistence. Others conclude from experience that prayer is really for our benefit and has no impact on God's actions. According to David Crump, both views are extreme and potentially harmful. While books that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080102689X
• ISBN13: 9780801026898
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Baker Academic & Brazos Press
• Length: 345 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"