(a) Explain, in detail, how James addressed the subject of prayer. (b) Mention at least...

Explanation

A. How James addressed the sub?ect of prayer (James 1:2-8; 5: 13-18):

i. James admonished believers to avoid sin since God detests it so sinners must confess and repent.

ii. He encouraged Christians to be joyful in times of trials.

iii. According to James, trials, trials are meant to test one's faith.

iv. And when one's faith IS fully tested, it produces steadfastness.

V. And steadfastness lead to perfection and one lacking nothing.

VI. James encouraged those who lack the wisdom to pray to God who gives without reproach.

vii. He said prayers should be said in faith without doubt for those who doubt will receive nothing.

viii. James compares the one who doubts to the wave of a sea that is driven by the wind.

ix. He further said that prayers must be made according to the will of God,

x. He also urged Christians to exercise patience when praying for God's will to be done at the right time.

xi. James advised ?hristians to pray in humility.

xii. He again said that there should be persistence When one prays.

xiii. Christians should do away with double-mindedness when praying.

xiv. James is of the VIew that anyone suffering should pray, and the cheerful should sing hymns of praise.

xv. He again remarked the sick should be anointed with oil and prayed for by the elders

xvi From James point of view, prayer made in faith will bring healing to the sick

xvii James also staes that a righteous man's prayer has great power in its effects.

xviii. in conclusion. James states that Elijah prayed that it should not rain for three and half years and it did not rain.

xix. And he again prayed that it should rain and it did

B Roles prayer can play in the life of a Christian:

i. It helps one to make requests to God.

ii. One has the privilege to thank God.

iii. One is quipped to fight the devil.

?v. Prayer is a source of spiritual strength to lead a good Christian life.

v. One's sins can be forgiven through prayer.

vi. It gives the believer hope.

vii. Through prayer, We commune and fellowship with God.

viii. It serves as a medium to adore God.