The Reality of Prayer - Enhanced Version [Kindle Edition]

E.M. Bounds (Author)

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Some people believe that prayer is simply a human invention, with no true substance. Not so, argues Edward Bounds in his powerful book The Reality of Prayer. There is a spiritual reality to prayer, he urges. Prayer brings us closer to God--both through God's answering of our prayers, and through our own character being changed by prayer. Bounds reinforces these points in the second half of his book, where he discusses Christ as both a teacher of prayer and as an example of prayer. Finally, Bounds ends his encouraging and enlightening discussion by explaining the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer. This interesting treatise attests to the true reality and power of prayer--another classic from Edward Bounds.

Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer

This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, and links for scripture references to the appropriate passages.

About the Author

A chaplain during the American Civil War, Edward M. Bounds was a prolific writer especially about the importance of prayer in Christian life. After being released as a prisoner of war, Bounds traveled the country as an itinerant pastor, bringing many to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 216 KB
• Print Length: 102 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Christian Classics Ethereal Library; 1.1 edition (July 16, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002HWRJTO
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,566 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Reality Of Prayer, March 29, 2010

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Reality of Prayer (Paperback)

"The Reality Of Prayer" by E.M. Bounds focuses on how prayer is God's plan to use His great abundance to supply man's need.

Among the points covered include:

1. Prayer is the avenue through which God meets man's needs.
2. There are times when God has to take us aside to be alone with Him so that He can speak and deal with us.
3. God is glorified and Jesus Christ honored by large asking - do not be afraid to come to God boldly!
4. Prayer must be a holy exercise often done in private.
5. God answers pray - the child's duty is to ask and to press and the Father is obliged to answer.
6. The world hates the disciple as it hated Jesus Christ.
7. Be careful of how the world seduces, bedazzles, and deludes people.
8. The gospel can only be executed by the Holy Spirit.

A great and encouraging challenge to enter the private prayer closet more often to experience God and His power!

Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Prayer, December 27, 2007

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Dottie Miley "Dottie" (Pennyslvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reality of Prayer (Authentic Original Classic) (Paperback)

Good book about how prayer is the greatest weapon to the throne of God. It is God's will for us to pray and to pray often. It is communion with God. Prayer can get anything which God has. Recommend to all that want to know how important prayer is in our lives.