What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, "Ask for ANYTHING in My Name and I'll Give it to You?"

[@thebeatagp]

Have you ever wondered what this confusing verse actually means? Well, today we will hopefully explore it's original meaning and intent to the original hearers of this verse. Enjoy and I hope you find it helpful! Have a great weekend everyone.

[@heatherburke-townsend4638]

I was honestly just thinking about this while driving home from work last night!!! Ty sm Allen!!!👍🏽

[@adolphuspius7676]

Thank you for all you've taught me now I'm talking to god more and resisting temptation god bless you.

[@RD-no4gf]

What if you do pray for something selfish and God gives it to you? I used to be like that and I did receive what I asked for

[@josephdoctor6423]

Questions: Does God answer prayers of unsaved people?

[@jimlaw8199]

Hi Allen, love your work, broither, but I'm not sure about your interpretation here. In the verse immediately before, Jesus says, "HE THAT BELIEVES IN ME the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. AND whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do" (Jo 14:12-13) It seems to me that this is addressed to all believers, not just to the Apostles. The problem with the, "Jesus only meant [X] for the Apostles", interpretation is: Where do you apply, and where do you NOT apply that interpretation? You could in fact apply it to most of the recorded words of Jesus and, by that logic, 90% of what He said would be irrelevant to ordinary believers. In the same chapter, Jesus said to the Apostles: _In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you._ - John 14:2 So does that mean Jesus only went to prepare a place for the Apostles? Do the rest of us believers not have a place in heaven? _If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever._ John 14:16-17 So does the Holy Spirit only come in to the Apostles?

[@embertim3232]

Hello Pastor Allan thank you for your ministry, it’s helped me go from a lukewarm Christian to a real born again Christian!

[@BIGYOUU]

WOW

[@valeriemckenna4590]

That’s such great news, I’ve been Luke warm it’s good to be home. I welcome you back. God Bless You

[@elainejohnson2836]

Me too! It's a great feeling!!

[@nyaradzochivandire5758]

Me too!!!!! I'm happy for you! 🤗 Thankful for this channel. 💜

[@yiandanna3930]

God bless your heart!

[@PropheticDreamComics]

This, Mr. Parr, is a dangerous and slippery slope. Because I read the Bible, I understand the intention of what you're saying, but I disagree with it quite a bit. With that logic of Jesus speaking to people/disciples of a different time with a specific purpose (i.e. it not really applying to us), that can justify any of us actually not asking God to be involved in our lives/not using the Word for anything in any areas of our lives. I mean, the entire OT is essentially prophets and kings stating what God would do to (and for) the Israelites if they obeyed/disobeyed Him. For someone new to Christianity, are they to believe that these things still apply to them, since they're not Israelites? That is, do those things not apply to us as well because He was talking to a specific group of people during a specific time? When David, David's ancestors, and numerous others before and after David cried out, asked for deliverance, for famines/droughts to disappear (or to actually appear in Elijah's case), for children, asked for wisdom, asked for a king (which God granted, by the way, even though it was a disaster for the Israelites), asked for food (i.e. manna), a land of their own, homes, etc., does this mean that God will not answer us if we have a similar desire (i.e. to not be homeless, to have food in the fridge, to be free of sin, to want marriage, to have a baby, etc.) because it was for specific group of people for a specific time and for a specific purpose? Of course not. Jesus is BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER! When He was talking to the disciples, He was also there watching you (and each of us, really) be born. Time means nothing, because He exits outside of it. Yes, our desires have to line up with God's desires and His will, but the way you worded this is quite unsettling (not for me, since I am familiar with the Word, but for people who already have difficulties talking to God, or feel quite intimidated or inferior when asking God for help. After watching this, I could see how this would greatly discourage them from feeling assured that God is a Provider, Protector, Lover of One's Soul, and WANTS to hear our little silly anxieties and desires because He cares for us. After watching this, I can see how it would be harder for them to believe Jesus cares for them just as much as He did for the disciples. That, or their lives are not as important/there's nothing they can do for the Kingdom of God). Didn't Jesus also say that there are those who believe in Him that will do greater things than even He before He departed this Earth???? Meaning, when He was talking to the disciples, He had us (the future) in His mind and His plans. He always does. Yes, it's specific, but it's not exclusive to any group who believes in God Almighty.

[@portcitypizzle]

Lacey, I’m inclined to agree with you on this one. I love what Allen does, but I don’t agree with his assessment on this. You can take any passage in the NT and make it applicable to those to whom it was addressed leaving out the rest of us. Yes, I believe He was talking directly to His disciples, but why does that exclude us? How do you determine what’s specifically slated for the 12 over any true disciple. The reasons for not seeing this scripture manifested in our lives (lack of faith, impure/selfish motives etc) would have made for a better topic of discussion. I’m currently reading “Fearless Prayer” by Craig Hazen who speaks the exact opposite of what Allen is saying, and it’s NOT laced in false prosperity ideology. I think Allen’s approach is one of conservatism which quite frankly is safe Christianity. Jesus even prays for His present and future disciples, so you’re right in saying He thought of everyone who’s a Believer.. Thank you for your response. I would love to see how/if Allen will comment. It’s worth having a healthy discussion.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@glenicejohnson5057]

You seem to have a lot of anger within you. And you've written a lot of false implications. No one said God does not care about our needs or wants to listen to us. Of course He does... God allows all of us to ask anything in Jesus' Name, however, there are many people who take this statement out of context and assume God will grant them whatever they want, whenever they want. Then they become angry with God and sometimes pull away from Him when He does not grant their wishes. Just because God does not grant everything we ask, does not mean He does not care. God knows what we need better than we do. John 14:12-14 is used to be "self serving " all of the time. That is what's dangerous and that's the point of the video.

[@portcitypizzle]

@@glenicejohnson5057 where do you see any anger in Lacey’s response? It’s just a response..

[@Adrian-ri8my]

@Lacey A. What do you make of Mike Wingers video on the topic? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKekZo2NebiXo9E He goes into the issue in more depth

[@glenicejohnson5057]

@@portcitypizzle "Safe Christianity"?? A little insulting, don't you think??? It takes boldness to state what Allen has posted. Many people reject the video because it goes against what they WANT to believe versus God's Truth. Very insulting comment...

[@DanielApologetics]

Such an important topic, because there are so many who think that this verse makes God a cosmic candy man/genie who's sole purpose is to give humans all fleshly desires according to our own will and finite perspective.

[@valeriemckenna4590]

Absolutely true!!

[@yunablu6241]

so true..that is what I also thought before I became born again..😅😅😅 that I was making God as my genie..

[@MotherhoodAvenue]

So true!!!

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@yunablu6241 Well, He might, maybe, at LEAST - reveal if Eve KNEW Of the wider stakes, before the Fall - and how se was to choose with NO idea of what good, or evil was? As well as if Satan DID have that knowledge, instead? Just a thought.

[@Phantom-un9te]

Ikr.

[@PeterGuirguis]

Jesus said in John 14:12, "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." In my opinion, I believe that this along with other passages of Scriptures mean that these promises are for us as believers who are abiding in Christ today. What matters is that they have to be in alignment with the Father's will.

[@portcitypizzle]

Yes

[@chrissonofpear1384]

And this never intended to included prolongation of slavery as an institution, inspired, say, by Leviticus 25?

[@MizzStylezDiva]

Thanks for saying that he was confusing me that would the hold bible back then . I can believe because never get anything I learned in not his will.

[@doubleedgeddevouringsword4142]

I Agree , glory to God

[@SwampLifeAdventures]

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[@josephdoctor6423]

Prayer key: 1. Your request should glorify God 2. Ask in humility 3. Ask according to God's will Thanks Allen Parr

[@noble604]

Let’s not reduce God to our three point list on how He works. As mentioned in the video, people can do that and ask for a spouse and children, for example, and never receive them, yet these are very good wants, and very humble requests which could indeed glorify God and advance His Kingdom. And people will tell the petitioners, if God placed those desires within you, don’t give up or He wouldn’t have given them to you in the first place. And yet it never comes for some. *The truth is He is God.* And, as God, His ways are past finding out. And our job is to praise Him and worship Him in all things -- not understanding, not knowing, not boxing and not diminishing Him to make Him us. There is as much danger - I dare say more, as it is unbelief - in giving a three point formula in order to play it safe and say “what He didn’t mean,” as there is in believing the other end of the spectrum disavowed here that God is wildly obligated to answer all your infinite wishes as your personal genie in the bottle, and to believe for any and everything. *Again, He is GOD.* That alone tells you He *cannot* be reduced to this. May WE continue to grow in His unveiling and His revealing as HE shows us more aspects of Himself and as He continues to blow our minds as God. Amen.

[@dustinellerbe4125]

So only pray if it benefits God's glory, and prayer will only work if its God's will... Whats the point of prayer then? That literally is a pointless system. If God has a will, you can't change it. If it's God's will, it will happen without you praying, or must you pray first for God's will to work?

[@josephdoctor6423]

@@noble604 No this is not a 3 points formula, Our Jesus and the apostles told us how to pray and what to pray for. and in the book of Psalms we do find examples of prayers

[@josephdoctor6423]

@@dustinellerbe4125 Yes our God is a sovereign God and is in control of everything, firstly we pray because the bible encourages us to pray and also commands us to pray. We pray so that our will will be aligned with the Lord's will. We pray so that our trust in the Lord will grow. We pray to communicate with our father and pour out our feelings before him. See prayer like you as a child asking what you need to your earthly father. Your father knows what is best for you and sometimes what you think you need might not be the best thing for you at the moment that's how God works, and since God knows everything it's even more awesome to pray to him more

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@josephdoctor6423 So how does Leviticus 25:46 precisely glorify God? And what WAS Matthew 27:25 meant to be interpreted as, in later centuries?

[@georgemcnair3647]

I was backslid for a long time after losing my grandmother and my mom. I never did anything toward God but I was angry with him. I also never asked him for anything outside of his will because I had interpreted These verses as you have. Turns out, he didn't turn his back on me. I was feeling particularly low one night and my cousin texted me out of the blue, wondering if I was all right. She was fist cousins with my mom and we ended up praying together over the phone. I'm now back on the right path after five years of hell. The only thing that we can figure out is God saw how low I had sunk, and he intervened. Your sermons have helped as well. Anyways, I wanted to share my story with you and the KZbin community.

[@toniamccrimon350]

Amen. I had a conversation with my mom the other day about how in a personal relationship with God there are some variables that just can't be explained fully in the Bible. I believe He will go through any length to reach His children, His chosen. No matter what you've done or where you've been. I went through a few slumps over the years and recently heard Him speak to me " I still choose you." That's unexplainable. However I received it and believe it. God bless and thanks for sharing.

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

@@toniamccrimon350 I'm so glad for you Sis and for the Brother George of course. God choose us, NOT we Him - thus says the Bible (the Holy Spirit), not some man/s before few centuries... I'm NOT calvinist, but i believe in 100 % of my Eternal Life! The people that say OSAS is not Biblical, even if some of them are our Brothers and Sisters are Not lead by the Holy Spirit to: Romans 8, 9, 11, Ephesians 1, 2, Philippians 1, 4, John 6, 10, 15, 17.........etc....... Hebrews 8:7-12 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says:[c] “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, 9 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” We are His elect and He put His laws in our mins and write His laws in our Hearts (and put the Fear of Him in us - i forgot the verse from the O.T. sorry Sis) And BEFORE they were born God loved Jacob, but Esau He hated....... - the O.T. And all appointed (ELECTED) for Eternal Life believed (in the Gospel)....... - the N.T. Thank you YHWH Jesus for the Eternal Life, i praise You o El Shaddai Emmanuel..... P.s. BUT because we are His children He chastise us and HURTS, so it's NOT easy to be chosen/born again Christian at all... (my life is such a MESS....) We can loose many things, but the ONLY thing that we can NOT loose is our Salvation (God become my Salvation - somewhere in Isaiah...) See you in the kingdom of the Son of God in the ETERNITY, Amen! Lord Yeshua bless you Continually!

[@stephaniejonah1479]

Thanks George 😊

[@biblebasenutritionalcoachi7178]

The Hebrew word for Name is Shem which means character. The character of Jesus is in line with God's will purpose, and desire. I would like to know the opinions of others. Peace and Blessings

[@kirsten1007]

So glad you are better. I also got really down after moms death but finally healed I think.

[@loieperalta7603]

Everytime you come across a difficult verse, remember these questions mentioned in the video: 1. Who is the person that is talking? 2. Who are they talking to? 3. What did these mean to the original listeners? 4. How can I apply those principles to my life?

[@user-ln6pu7kq9j]

Yes I love this! Thanks

[@ivanfourie]

King James Bible Proverbs 28 : 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. King James Bible james (Jacob) 5:26 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

[@anthonyfoust6052]

Good stuff!

[@markmccoy1304]

However God can knock you down with a verse that was to an individual in the Bible but He can burn that in your heart if it was meant for you. God can use any scripture to speak to us. It all depends on the individual. Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you know not. Just because that was told to a prophet of God does not mean you can't ask God for the same thing. God Loves His Children. He wants to bless us. I personally come to Him as a child and I really pull on His coattail if you will. God is a great provider. Again He loves you! More than anything! Ask your Father in Heaven to give you the desires of your heart. Let me say this in closing. In 60 years on this earth I have begged God for many things. I have received so many things from God it would blow your mind! Not every thing I asked for but a lot of huge things that only God could do. He worked out things that was nothing but a divine miracle. Why? Because I was persistent to my Father in Heaven. I kept asking. His coffers are full. He owns it all. My suggestion for you or anyone is 1, get right with God. Confess your sins. 2, Be consistent in prayer and reading scripture. 3, tell others about Jesus. 4, receive His blessings. Understand I AM NOT a name it and claim it person! But Bless God I am one that believes in my Father in Heaven and He DELIGHTS to help His Children. I know it is real. Don't quit! Each step I Take I KNOW He is with me. Take that to the Bank brothers and sisters. ❤✝️

[@numanuma250]

Sounds like solid hermeneutics and exegesis. Reading without considering those has sent me into spirals of doubt and fear

[@kingdavid644]

Thanks for addressing this. So many churches out there preaching a “message” that your relationship with God is based on your health, wealth, and success. It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus

[@skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

The churches are open in your community?

[@blackeagle4913]

Amen.

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

@@skellingtonmeteoryballoon In my counrtry (Bulgaria) the buildings are open, but we are the Church and Yesu(Jesus) is our GOD! (Just saying) YHWH EL YESHUA bless you and your country!!!

[@skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

@@НатанаилСталев-ф2р thank you :) I am in North America. Churches have gone virtual. I understand that we are the church, but there's nothing like gathering with church family and participating in a classroom as opposed to this internet dependent lifestyle. Either way, we are blessed ❤️🙏🎁 🗺️ take care❤️keep the faith 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🤗

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

@@skellingtonmeteoryballoon I thought you are in some arabic country... What means your profile name? I hope we will be soon taken from this demonic world.... Lord Jesus bless us (His elect) in these end times, Amen!

[@thekingdomofgod5301]

Let us Repent! For The Time is Short! Jesus Is Coming Soon To Harpazo/Rapture His CHurch/Believers! Halleluajh!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ivanfourie]

King James Bible Proverbs 28 : 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. King James Bible james (Jacob) 5:26 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

[@tiffanywright6653]

No Rapture in the bible

[@wordforthespirit951]

Harposo?? Is that Hebrew If Greek?

[@wordforthespirit951]

@@tiffanywright6653 caught up 1cor 15

[@tiffanywright6653]

@@wordforthespirit951 you mean (Acts 24:15) but where's the Word (Rapture)

[@quin2809]

This makes sense this was probably something i didnt want to hear but I needed to hear it 🙌🏽💯 thank you no itching ears ❤️❤️ thank you pastor.

[@johnwept5250]

Yeah me too

[@sadgilouis2092]

Ya same. Not gonna lie, I’m kinda devastated now cuz I thought God wanted me to pray about something, and I’ve been praying about it for months now... ahh I feel so stupid cuz I’ve tried everything! I made sure that everything I was praying about was to glorify the father and I made sure it was biblical but now I’m just confused...again 😔

[@quin2809]

@@sadgilouis2092 Dont feel stupid im hapoy to have the truth and not a lie Pray and ask God to give you the desire to gloryify him in all that you do even conversating with people and God will do it

[@johnwept5250]

@@sadgilouis2092 no, don't worry, if it's God's will he will do it but we can't force God. As you saw, Jesus was praying the father and he asked him multiple times to remove the cup from him but it wasn't God's will. So we can ask, but humbly, and in the knowledge that God's will matters the most. Because our minds are limited, God sees what's better for us.

[@johnwept5250]

@@mandyg9119 Yeah, but never lose hope. The hope that matters the most is the hope of the promises God made to us, this is encouraging when facing this tough life, because we know that God himself, the creator of the universe, has prepared a place for us, and we will be with him in heaven, so never lose hope my friend, life on earth might be discouraging, but always remember of the hope that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[@mikalaleger6482]

I’m a 13 year old girl and this actually really helped me a lot. THANK YOU A LOT MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS❤️❤️💗💓💞💕

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

God JESUS bless you to Sis and your family as well! The LORD is Jesus Christ - Isaiah 9:6, Zechariah 12:10, John1:1-14, Hebrews 1:8-10....etc...

[@ct2634]

God has definitely put you on the right path. Keep trusting Him, and "He will make all of your crooked places straight!" ❤🙏

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@lionoffireministries]

Anything in His name = anything in God’s will. 😊🙏✝️ As we truly know God and abide in him, he realigns our hearts with his heart, to desire what he desires... Then he can give us the desires of his heart - Psalm 34:7

[@thegreengiant1823]

God is working through you

[@chrissonofpear1384]

And why was Satan keeping any powers, post disloyalty, in God's will?

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

@L P Because the Name of JESUS is the NAME of GOD!!! (in the O.T. is FULL of verses, which proves the DEITY of the WORD-YHWH-JESUS-El Shaddai......)

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

Emmanuel bless you Abundantly Bro! P.s. First we must know HIS Name - JESUS the CHRIST - El Shaddai HIMSELF!!!!!!!!

[@no15minutecities]

You know God's will or THINK you know???

[@thekingdomofgod5301]

Jesus Is Lord , jesus Is King, He Is Our Peacful Ruler, his Governmet Lasts Forever!

[@valeriemckenna4590]

Amen!!!

[@mackblack8341]

Amen

[@brettgarandza683]

Praise the Lord!

[@zero068]

@@brettgarandza683 Hallelujah! :)

[@rudya.hernandez7238]

And we are ambassadors of His Kingdom

[@jacobpina8859]

How do you stay Humble through everyone telling you “Good Job” like this in the comments Allen? It’s something I struggle with when people praise me even for the smallest thing I always seem to get prideful and goes to my head, I know it’s wrong but I still get proud, Maybe it can be the next topic! Nice Video by the way 👍

[@thebeatagp]

It's because I know that God exalts the humble but opposes the proud. I don't want God opposing me or having to humble me. I know that God is the Source of everything that I do and without Him I'd be nothing. So, I try not to ever get too high or too low with what people say for or against me. I think that is a wise practice. Great question Jacob!

Tht a great point. It starts at the beginning of the prayer , "Father in Heaven , they Will be done." To ask the Father in Christ must gravitate around God's Will. Christ will not grant anything unless it's God's will. Many ask for prosperity, the devil also wants people to succeed and prosper, (so they can rebel and say they gained it in their own.) Hopefully you can see the connection

[@bluecurtains6899]

I am struggling with the same thing too thanks for this question

[@XcrossMotovlogs]

I say, it is not me, but Christ who works through me

[@jacobpina8859]

@@thebeatagp Thanks Allen!

[@valeriemckenna4590]

I can see Some of these prosperity preachers really using this one out of context. I don’t like money, I don’t want wealth, I just have my needs met and my pets are taken care of and that’s all that matters. I only want Jesus Christ. He’s my everything.

[@eightfigs3508]

And what's wrong with prosperity? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

[@DeborahRose2885]

What about the poor we as people of God we need more than just having our needs met sounds selfish we need to help others if you only want your needs met there is no room to help others the homeless the widows the orphans

[@eightfigs3508]

@@DeborahRose2885 Exactly!

[@ygkr6437]

@@DeborahRose2885 I think she meant she's satisfied with just the basic needs. Job, food, shelter.

[@ByTheBookMinistries]

“You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@elhwillproductions4778]

Same scripture came to me.

[@ByTheBookMinistries]

@@elhwillproductions4778 amen. I think it clearly explains why many people don't get what they pray for.

[@elhwillproductions4778]

@@ByTheBookMinistries Indeed.

[@michaelwatkins5331]

My context - denounce the prosperity gospel, denounce word of faith movement, made many mistake in doctrine, keen to learn. I think Pastor Alan is incorrect when stating that our Lord Jesus meant His words exclusively for the apostles. This teaching is preceded by a call to remain in the vine, that the world would hate his disciples and that the promised Holy Spirit would come. My understanding is this is for all Christians; how is the scripture in question any different?

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Amen thank yiu

[@HouseChainMethod]

I love listening to you but I believe your point isn’t completely reflecting context. Read John 14:12 to 14:14. He does say “you” but it starts off as “whoever”. Although I absolutely agree with the rest of your teaching about humility, glorifying God, and working to advance the Kingdom.

[@BryanLChess]

I’m wondering also about that, good point.

[@yunablu6241]

true...but just a thought...maybe those "whoever" also do not know how and what to ask..🤔🤔

[@malumbomukonde868]

You have raised a very cardinal point here. Maybe certain requests are not granted due to other factors i.e. not in accordance with GOD'S will, using GOD'S name in prayer without the faith required etc etc

[@yunablu6241]

@@malumbomukonde868 good point..I was just thinking about the same thing..

[@jimmyrich5770]

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. John 14:12 NASB1995 bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.12.NASB1995

[@ramonleak6859]

I don't know about this one MOG. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forevermore. "I am the Lord and I change not."

[@noble604]

*AMENNNNNNNNNNN*

[@wanderingsoul2931]

I agree. I have asked god for things and have received. Not too much like money or cars.. but when I was battling my addiction I told god I surrender it to him and to take this pain and craving away. I haven’t drank in almost 3 years and never craved it again. I believe god delivers if we surrender it to him. Also recently I was unemployed for 4 months I prayed everyday and said please god send me a job that is good for me. I will trust your timing and it happened. As long as we continue to love and pray and I think he will deliver. You just have to trust his timing.

[@awelanimerylinsithagu335]

Amen to that as i was reading the comments this was the same question i was asking my self about.

[@omolemomolshloemolahloe3905]

These things you prayed for glorified God's name

[@bodymore410]

@@omolemomolshloemolahloe3905 Anything can be used to glorify God's name. Even money

[@talonarndt5560]

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5:14-15‬ ‭ESV‬‬ If this was just for the apostles, why would John reconfirm it back to all Christians?

[@talonarndt5560]

Maybe the reason we don’t see much of it being done is because 1. Not in his will. 2. Doubt. 3 lots of “Christians” are not walking in obedience.

[@susanshields5678]

the confidence that He HEARS us...doesn't say the answer will be yes.

[@PolvoDeEstrellas77]

Amen

[@OfTheiAm]

You are Correct But so is allen This is like Double meaning spiritually, You receive it and understand that yes that was for Him but on the flip side we know we can apply it to us as well ONLY if it is in his will it will be answered, So it is reconfirmed for the people but in CLEAR detail, That is Yes We can have it IF IF IF it is in his will, Which..Duh haha. Allen didn't mean God will never answer us He was just trying to get rid of prosperity preachers being able to use this verse to mean BOOM YOU GET A CAR YOU GET A CAR AND YOU GET A CAR, the verse allen gave was "ANYTHING YOU ASK IN MY NAME" But we know we can't get ANYTHING, so the verse you mentioned is for ALL people which is YES you will get it...IF I SAY YES, IF IT IS IN MY WILL.. See the difference one says ANYTHING, The other says IF IT IS IN MY WILL...it's very very simple

[@trn1196]

I’m seeing with all the comments that this is one of those God Breathed topics of controversy. I agree not all we request is asked to glorify God. We all are made human with so many needs or wants. We believe if we’re doing our utmost to know what His will is. By truly studying, believing, praying and growing in knowledge by the H.S. Doing all we can to seek Christ likeness in our words and deeds then the blessings must follow. To God, time is irrelevant. Our existence is seen as a blink. Suffering for Him is what, if a Christian will experience. God does promise for the true believer that there is a way of escape or relief through diversity for those who love Him. Everything in the Bible is to teach, admonish, guide and correct the believer in running and in completing achieving the prize. The prize of amazing Worship of our Father our Savior & Lord Jesus Christ. To experience the fullness of what heaven is through His Holy Spirit. Living forever with the full knowing of this verse. Eph. 2:8-10. Everything that’s everything is from God and is to be for the glory of God. As a sinner here on this earth, that is a life long pilgrimage for me.

[@joannawardell152]

Psalm 37:4 says 'Delight thyself also in the Lord: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart'. I realized if I was delighting in Him then what I want would match what He wants--it would be the desire of my heart--so why wouldn't He give me the desires of my heart--when they match His? Like you said--"His glory"

[@shirleytarrant8851]

He puts that desire in your his heart be obedient to God's voice

[@abhishekandstuff]

I really addicted to your videos my brother. You just can never imagine how much they have been blessings to me each day. I Thank God very much for sending such an Wonderful and true servant of God who works for Christ very hard and strictly sticks with the bible in everything. Thank you my brother. Love from India ❤️

[@PapaSeed]

Who is Allen? Who is Paul? They are just people that lead you to Christ. Don't be addicted to this man, rather listen to him, but study for yourself and seek God for yourself. Don't rely on this man to take you to heaven.

[@abhishekandstuff]

@@PapaSeed I Love him because he led me to Christ and you don't know how he has been a blessings to me in my everyday life.

[@rudolphmclaughlin2945]

God bless you pastor I love your program but I some what disagree with your view of Jonh 14:13) I believe that it applies to us because Jesus says in verse 15 if you keep my comments he will answer our prayers, even though he may not answer everything I ask but If I am in his will he will answer my prayer. Would love to hear your reply on this thank you and may God continue to bless you

[@IceCoolingK]

I'm a Born Again Christian praying for a girl that I love. She and her family are in a cult and false religion and they don't realize it. I'm praying that I can have a future with her. I wanna bring her closer to God and keep her from being a worldly and sinful person. I pray that God will give them the truth and let them realize that they are in a cult and false religion and let them see that Jesus is the only way to Heaven (Christianity)

[@n_610]

I pray all those in fake religions are transformed by Christ 💗

[@NaturalNobility]

Prayers do work! And there are Christians on KZbin that needed money for an expensive operation and they did get the money! Without needing to pay it back! So it does happen! Miracles happen every day but its never on TV! Ave!

[@sheilaeddy4915]

Thank you Brother Allen. A lot of people use this as the “ Name it-Claim “ Belief.

[@PAULYPOLLACCIA]

I used to be involved in that movement.

[@victoriaroberts3725]

People often misinterpret Habakkuk 2:2 "write the vision and make it plain" completely ignoring the rest of the scripture, its context and who it was directed to.

[@victoriaroberts3725]

@@mandyg9119 God gave Habukkak a vision about what would happen to Judah and God instructed him to write that vision down plainly, as in a manner where anyone can read it thoroughly thus "run with it" and teach others about this vision.

[@theglobalpremierfutbolshow8621]

If you can't take the exact words of Christ for face value and pray within His will then there's no need to be a Christian. Brother Alan, you need to bring in all the other scriptures especially in the New Testament that talk about asking for your teaching to be complete. Prosperity preachers apart, the bible cannot contradict itself.

[@jesusischrist1527]

if you have asked a prayer and it gas not been answered then evaluate the prayer because it may not be in line with God's will... If you ask anything maybe try to include " IF ITS WITHIN IN YOUR WILL" when you pray and then also when wenpray we mau not be in a right standing with God that could be the problem ... remember if we have sinned against God or even someone else we are told to go make thungs right before leaving our gift at the alter so maybe there is something that may not be exactly okay going on that needs to be resolved ... there are many reasons why our prayers can not be answered but that doesnt mean give up but instead get oser to God learn to hear His voice telling you what to do and try to resolve any ongoing issues like unforgiveness towards another person or bitterness or maybe just not being thankful for what we do have could be a problem ... Dont give up but pursue the solutkon which is always JESUS CHRIST... Be blessed my friends in Jesus's mighty name...

[@abhishekandstuff]

Please Provide NOTES to these Videos. Brother i request you please please if possible provide notes to your videos. They would be sooo helpful to us in writing notes in my diary and applying what i have learned to my life. ❤️🙏🤗

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@billyd7887]

So only apostles can pray believing you recieved. Only they can do the same works and greater. Only they can ask anything in His name. Ok let's use Parr's interpretation. Now ONLY Nicodemus can be born again because that was a private convo with him and Christ. Now ONLY the Jerusalem church are only ones to bring the sick to the elders so that the prayer of faith can make them well. Now ONLY some unknown group called "those that believe" will have signs, speaking tongues and casting out demons follow them. Now ONLY the apostles can curse a fig tree and remove a mountain. Never mind the 120 people in the upper room that were NOT apostles but received power from on high. Never mind all that. Parr (its not really him but his teachers) says the proper context would apply ONLY to who it was spoken to you silly believer. What about salvation and eternal life?? Ooooh those verses apply to you today. Basically, any command and promise that does not challenge your faith and expose your unbelief may apply to you today. Other open-ended promises must be in their "proper context". Got it! You see the can of worms this interpretation opens? Parr (and like teachers) thinks Christians today with the HOLY SPIRIT are unable to know God's will and are not responsible enough to cast out demons and minister healing. Even though Christ said ANYONE who has faith can do the same works and greater. "Anyone" pertains to ONLY the Apostles. How did Paul get this power? He wasn't present at the saying! What shall we call this faith robbing rebellious doctrine that tells us to do the opposite of what God says and elevates Apostles as super Christians?

[@michellmonique]

So greatly stated, Thank you. I thought the exact same things.

[@leeskywalker1539]

Thanks so much Allen this is so helpful! I never thought of it in these context. Love your work you have helped explain so much of the Bible & God's intent in very concise small bites. Great format. You are a true BLESSING bring the truth to many people. Praying for you & your family & ministry. 🙏🙏💜

[@islamdefenderyahya4621]

Poor Jesus he was Sure that the Father would Honor him But Sadly he was Forsaken ,betrayed for his Blood & was Rejected himself when he prayed Majority of the Night to be Saved ... Conclusion ... Never Trust a blood Trader & Ask Seek Knock ..is all False deceiving teaching

[@fishermanoflight]

It's sad that Jesus came to earth and died so you could be forgiven and you still close your eyes and ears and ignore what Jesus said and taught.

[@jpretty2u]

Hi Allen. How would furthering the kingdom, and God’s agenda look in marriage? Could you possibly answer this question in another video? Thank you and God Bless😇

[@sorrentewilson]

Hi Allen, I think you're correct it's not a blank check but Jesus said v.12 whoever believes in me will do the work I have been doing v.13 and I will do whatever he ask for in my name. So there is a condition to this promise but I believe it for all people that is doing the will of God.

[@leibniz4455]

This is my own analogy; Jesus said; "I am the way, the truth and the life" "No man should live by bread alone, but by every words that cometh from God" If God is the way, the truth and the life then everything we ask in His name.. (Edit) Then it's like saying, in the name of The way, the truth and the life, let it be (amen) "All Truth is God's truth" -Alfred Holmes

[@doubleedgeddevouringsword4142]

It says “ And these signs shall follow those THAT BELIEVE IN MY NAME” I do agree that to believe in HIS NAME assumes the person is in His will and obedience to his word when they ask according to the will of God. But it is a promise to all believers John 16:17 And these signs will follow those who [d]believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they[e] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

[@kenwinhunte8213]

You hit the nail on the head!!

[@swazzyboidr33]

When I found this out a long time ago it was a true eye opener. When I explained this some still don’t see the truth.

[@jimmyearly5717]

And they won't!! Simply because they've been so immune to it for years! Give them a little time and they'll see it....scripture cannot be taken at face value but to dig and dive in and get the true meaning! Context is important but some if not most, don't and won't get it!

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@chicojuanito395]

Every verse about sexuality, you interpret it very strictly and literally. Why not interpret this verse literally as well? God's absolute power is YOU absolute power. You can speak anything in existence. It's that simple. And the reason you don't get your prayers answered is because you have to fully believe.

[@dluxlf2930]

Thank you this was truly a blessing to my life amen🙏❤

[@jonnyboy122189]

The 'name it and claim it' people would say "God does give us anything we ask in His name.... IF we have enough faith. God didn't answer your prayer? Must not have had enough faith." While they're wearing eyeglasses for bad eyesight...

[@johnny_boi7554]

Keep up the high quality content!

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@DynamicGracer]

Other things to keep in mind about prayer We must have faith when we pray "And when you ask, ask with faith, for one that asks without faith is like a ship that is driven by the sea" -James 1:6 We must have correct motives "And when you ask, you do not receive because you do not have the correct motives, you pray so that you can spend it on your pleasures." -James 4:3 We must be righteous enough "If a man does not listen to the preaching of the law, even his prayers shall be abomination." -Proverbs 28:9, Isaiah 59:1-2, John 9:31

[@emms443]

Context is key

[@no15minutecities]

Many sincere requests according to John 14:14 for need of healing, help, provision has NOT been given so what do we do with a "promise" like this that doesn't often eventuate? Just brush it aside or paint over it and blame ourselves???

[@jadendavis2538]

First!

[@skye4gl3]

hi bro! i checked with my pastor about this explanaition, but we dont rly agree. If we apply this sentence, so that Jesus talked only to specific person to specic etc...., we should apply this to all Bible! It is possible that we just dont obtain things we ask, only cuz what we ask is not God's will for our life, maybe this passage explaine it better: John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. So if His words lives in us, we'll ask accordingly to his Will and for sure we'll ask good things, but, if it is not God's will for us, we won't obtain it. I dont know, for example, i m asking for a wife, for sure it could be in God's will and is a good thing to ask, but maybe God has a different plan for us, and He can get a better use of us if we remain single. God bless you :) im looking forward to hear from you @ THE BEAT by Allen Parr

[@favoritestory2653]

2:55 debunks prosperity gospel completely.

[@awareyah6146]

EARS TO HEAR is this verse I dropped look for this comment by ONEKBABY

[@michaelpintado4263]

Very helpful Pastor Allen. My question now is about Ananias and Saphirra in Acts 5. Are they saved? Even though they lied against God. They followed the Peter and the Disciples?

[@freddiealmeida]

Cleared a lot of things. Praise Jesus

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@nekishablunt1837]

My mother passed in December of last year and every time I would pray for her I would recite that very verse asking for her to be healed. I’m still heavily grieving and trying to get closer to the Lord. If you’re reading this please pray for me in Jesus name.

[@milanokissama87]

It is done in Jesus name. Amen.

[@bpvadm]

Jesus says in Mark 11: 23 "Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.…

[@bpvadm]

Of all the 12 disciples, only Peter stept out of the boat and walked upon the water! As Jesus did.....

[@prestigeprestiges8311]

I agree with what you said except the part that it was only for the Apostles. We then have to address That Hes no respecter of persons.I believe that if we pray And request according to His will and that it glorifies Him,He will do it. I also believe that we need to have a humble heart with pure motives. I have tried to explain this to people. Additionally, I haven’t been able to grasp the jist of Job 22:28 well enough to explain to others for us today so, Please also explainJob 22:28. Thankyou

[@harlow743]

It great when you put words in JESUS mouth the way this man is.....isn't it ?

[@danasaunders2744]

Jesus said what was written back in time is written for us today. Nothing new is under the sun. I hear people away say this is not for us. That means when people sin and what do you say "O that sin is not for us he was talking to them back than". The whole word of God is for us.

[@inspiringgodlymeditationmu5515]

You certainly need a deeper understanding of the scripture. If you are limiting this verse to the apostles then you have no business being a Christian

[@exaucemayunga22]

Does this mean we shouldn't apply any Bible verse that wasn't directed to us?

[@juliannaodubajo6211]

how can we correctly tell the difference between a message to specific people or a message for all christians?

[@rubyandra2]

I fully enjoyed this video and explanation. But the beginning did throw me off, to say God/Jesus wasn’t speaking to us/the promises weren’t for us, yet we say that the Bible is God’s very word for us, how do you reconcile the two if these promises aren’t for us? Doesn’t it seem like we’re picking and choosing what and when to say this was being said to all of us vs the people/audience at that time?

[@393Dima]

Why you dont believe in he miracles today if the bible didnt say that it stoped?

[@dbland3]

"In its proper context," you say. Well, exactly who is it that decides that proper context, and what is it, specifically, that determines what that context is when Jesus has had hundreds of such conversations with apostles, individuals, and groups of people? I've read the Bible and its hard to always determine exactly what group of people Jesus is referring to. Despite the fact that he almost always is speaking to a Jewish audience was he speaking solely to the apostles, to all Jews or to all men? Similarly. in the Old Testament, was GOD speaking to and about different audiences? Over the years I have heard authors/"experts" claim that 'here God was speaking only of this group or that," but having read those same passages, I often didn't see any clear evidence which case was which. I mean, it could have been as some particular expert claims. But how do I KNOW that when - like in this case - there is no apparent evidence to that fact in the way it is written? Am I supposed to always just accept some pastor or author's word that this is the proper meaning or context because they say so when I don't see that? (sort of like the Catholic position that you're not smart enough to interpret the Bible). If that's the case then Bible study becomes almost impossible for the average person because everything that they plainly read could actually mean something else. In a setting where we're told that not even one dot of this word is wrong, we're regularly being told by this expert and that, that the word whatever doesn't really mean whatever, and always doesn't really mean always, and "ask me whatever" only means for the apostles (in this case), but it means all men in the other cases...... You see what I mean? It just seems that everything means something else and not what it seems apparently to mean (depending on the context, of course). It's no wonder this is considered by many to be the hardest read ever. Forget about Revelation, we can't even agree on John.

[@theglobalpremierfutbolshow8621]

Alan is become one of those many teachers popping out here and there, twisting and confusing people even with the words of Christ.

[@joenzdooms9630]

If this is not the verse for christian what are the verse that we can ask for in the name of Jesus?

[@kerimurphy4240]

What bible do you recommend for a visual learner and is a born again/beginner

[@Todd_Kuhns]

Hey, Allen, thanks for stomping on people's faith again. You're wrong again, sir.

[@Sweet_lady1992]

Another thing I would like to add is that when we prey and ask God for certain things, if those things are not good for us, God will not give it to us. God only gives gifts that are good to us. If you prey for marriage and a baby, and If He sees that marriage and a baby is not good for you specifically, He will not give it to you because He sees it will do more harm than good. This is another reason why some of our prayers are not answered.

[@Sweet_lady1992]

@Big Ross Sorry you feel that way. 🙏🏾

[@setapart2serveministries]

I startled about this one. I have to look into this topic a little further.

[@manwhoplayswithe3101]

Your argument is flawed in so many ways, as this argument can also be taken that when Jesus was talking about his followers going to heaven that he was only talking to his disciples. Do you see where i am going here?

[@manwhoplayswithe3101]

@Bindernowski he probably won't, and if he does he probably won't take the correction.

[@jonycruz2430]

So if he isn’t talking to us in the scripture but to the apostles only (what’s the point of caring about these scriptures, If they do nothing for us)

[@arioutlaw]

Exactly

[@francesmunro9560]

Thanks so much for this fantastic teaching,Allen. I’ve been waiting for 17 years to hear this! This verse and other similar ones have been such a problem to me for exactly the reasons you mentioned, we don’t see it happening in practice. As God cannot lie, I knew there had to be a good explanation, but despite listening to many respectable bible teachers on this I have been left unsatisfied and unconvinced. This explanation absolutely hits the nail on the head. BLESS YOU!!

[@davidbermudez7704]

1 John 5 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS WILL, HE HEARETH US: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

[@thabongwepe5681]

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

[@littlesam6280]

I’m 13, I just finished John and I think I might go to revelations, any suggestions

[@awelanimerylinsithagu335]

Move dear. Read the word

[@sarazazueta7208]

I really do appreciate your videos. They've helped me immensely after coming out from "word of faith " teachings. Those teachings really set me back. So thank you again.

[@kevinwilkes1653]

I totally disagree...

[@skillfulswordsman9035]

So was the great commission only for the apostles?

[@aur9209]

When you've been sitting under these other so called 'preachers' for so long, this really cuts you. Thank you brother Parr❤️❤️

[@willberk2920]

God bless you brother Alan, I’m so grateful for your videos, this lesson was very poignant and couldn’t be any clearer truth. Continue the work of the Lord as you are doing, it is so needed in this time.

[@apriltownsend7362]

John 16:17-28 Notice Jesus said ...at That Day.. that I see you again vs 22 Vs 26...at That Day What day,?? When we see him again. This after the dust settles and kingdom has come down. Then and only the will those request be honored because we and Christ will be so connected ... same energy Kinda like when someone finishes your sentences because you are alike . Of course we can have anything when we ask in his name because he gave us the thought. APTTMH

[@TheOnetoHoldOnto]

My immediate thought and conviction before watching this video is that whatever you ask of the LORD really needs to be in line with His will. I can see how having an intimate relationship with the LORD where you know Him through Scripture and prayer would empower someone to know what the will of the LORD is in terms of asking Him for things that would glorify Him. The main thing I learned from this video outside of what my initial thoughts and conviction was is that the portion of Scripture, John 14:14, was written to the apostles who were appointed by God to spread the kingdom of Jesus which grew into the church. Although we are given the opportunity share the gospel and our testimony by loving God and others as ourselves as followers of Christ, I can see how this is different given that as followers we are not given the office of apostles.

[@skullcrack1003]

Hey, Pastor Allen I wanted to ask you what your opinion on what the pope has recently said about the LGBTQ community. I for one dont care for what he has to say but I wanted to know what you think about it?

[@55runescaper]

Any true christian is against it.

[@skullcrack1003]

@@55runescaper that's exactly what I thought, I spoke to some friends that happen to be catholic and they said that the pope lost his mind.

[@thebeatagp]

Video upcoming!

[@abhishekandstuff]

@@thebeatagp How to show Jesus Christ in us(in our character or in our actions, etc) to the World as a young man? Please Answer my Question my brother

[@_Beeluxyy_]

Hello pastor, thank you for this great talk. I have a question about 2 Chronicles 7:13-16. A lot of people associate it with these times were living in. Which makes sense but now I’m wondering if it was just spoken to the group of Israelites back in the day.

[@quincywashington4395]

Remember, never limit GOD he is able to do anything he wants and I believe he wants the best for me according to his will

[@jesusislord9707]

God wants the best for all his children, he died so we can have life and have it more abundantly. But this doesn't say he will give us big houses, fancy cars or even good health. This life is only temporary, true living begins in eternity.

[@keithmanuel3315]

Not in total agreement. Jesus's words are for all those who have ears to hear. This is the reason why we don't always see what we ask for. "You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. YOU DO NOT HAVE, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT ASK. YOU ASK AND DO NOT RECEIVE, BECAUSE YOU ASK WRONGLY, TO SPEND IT ON YOUR PASSIONS." James 4:2‭-‬3

[@kristatraumavictor]

John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I hear your point and also hear Derek Prince’s point when he says “in Jesus name” when removing a curse. My understanding is he had a doctorate from Cambridge and spoke Greek by age 10 and nine other languages during his adult life. I’m going to continue to say it because I’m a follower of Christ. 🙏💜

[@93greenstrat]

Man.....you just destroyed any logical reason to follow "word of faith" teachings. Unfortunately, many will still allow themselves to be deceived.

[@trevordoeseverything219]

I was just wondering about this one. Great timing!

[@tdickensheets]

Jesus is not promising to be a personal vending machine; rather, He is encouraging confidence and faithfulness in prayer. When Jesus says to pray “in my name,” He means that we can pray in His authority. He has provided the access we need to heaven. When our requests, made in the name of His Son, further God’s purposes and kingdom, God will act on our behalf, and in the end the Father will be “glorified in the Son” (John 14:13). A good example of such a prayer is Christ’s in the garden where He prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). In the old American West, before the days of credit cards, a shopkeeper would maintain a ledger book recording the activities of each customer’s account and the amount owed. The business owner knew his customers well and the work in which they were involved. A customer would at times send others to the shop for him to make purchases and bring back materials needed for his home or business. Those sent in the customer’s stead (e.g., his children) would be able to receive the goods “in the name of” the account owner. But, if they tried to purchase things not in line with what the shopkeeper knew the customer needed or wanted, the purchase would be denied. Coming to God in Jesus’ name is similar to those old financial transactions. Jesus holds the account, and we are welcome to come to the Father in Jesus’ name to receive what we need. The Father willingly grants our requests because of Jesus’ standing. Of course, if we are asking for things that we don’t need or that are contrary to the character or will of Christ, then we cannot expect to receive those things (see James 4:3).

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Thanks to those who disagree.l, I was hoping I wasn’t the only one who respectfully has to disagree. If we don’t believe God can use us to do even greater things then it won’t happen. “ And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. “-Mark 16:17-18

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

Hi Brother, i love your ministry, because you are indeed BORN AGAIN Christian lead by the HOLY SPIRIT, but i'm not in agreement with all of your videos as this one... See you in the Heaven with the LORD/YHWH JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF, Maranatha!

[@InHisOwnImage]

Here my Hypothesis: Jesus Words: “If You remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish; and it will be done for you” A theory I have is that Jesus words has to be apart of me,( I have to remain in his words in thought in speech, etc…. ) If I do this whatever I ask in his name will be done. The testing I’m doing is on myself using these factors. I truly believe this. Faith is so important and the words, the words are EVERYTHING. Jesus words are living so therefore asking in his name without his words in me = Dead. Living words are major in asking; Everything else is Dead (this include my own personal thoughts) In conclusion: JESUS WORDS ONLY MATTER

[@mdolson81]

I would like to hear your thoughts on Hebrews 6:4-6. Particularly, this phrase: "For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened [...] to restore them again to repentance." I ask for two reasons: 1) My own wife used to be a minister and, due to many bad things that happened to her in (because of?) the church, she is no longer following Christ. and 2) I don't believe ANYONE is beyond redemption. Not my wife, not anyone. If you have breath, you can come back a la the "lost" parables of Luke 15, Ezekiel 33:13-16, Nehemiah 9, and more.

[@kenwinhunte8213]

Time and time again in the Bible it is the faith and belief of people that gave them access to the miraculous work of Jesus Christ. I have seen the lame walk, I have seen people get up out of their wheelchairs and walk I have laid my hands on people and they receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost. I have cast out demons in Jesus name and I’ve seen this happen time and time again from childhood at different church and through pastors and ministers. It’s time that we start believing in the power of the Holy Ghost and not just speaking and having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof that the Bible talks about so clearly Brother Allen I think this is a very dangerous thing you are doing persuading these people not to have faith that God can use them to perform miracles signs and wonders, which the Bible clearly states we have access to. I understand if you don’t believe it but you should not encourage others not to believe either. The Bible is a spiritual book and it must be read through the eyes of the Holy Spirit leading us. It is a book of faith. Not just leaning on our own understanding. I personally think you should make another video explaining your disbelief in the miraculous laying of hands and healing of the sick. In Ezekiel the Bible talks about pastors healing the sick and not leading the sheep astray. Thank you for your attempt to explain the gospel but we have to be very careful and make sure we are speaking truth not just our opinions. Ask the Holy Spirit for His direction to interpret his word. God bless you. People you need to pick up the Bible and read it and stop depending on man to interpret the Bible for us. Just read through the book of Acts the disciples were making disciples and those disciples were making other disciples and they were all healing and laying hands on the sick and being delivered of all kind of sickness and diseases and casting out of demons. Read the Bible yourself and ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. If we don’t believe God can use us to do greater things then it won’t happen. Jesus said in John 14:12 “ Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall lay hands on the sick and they shall be healed

[@Trailblazer100]

Great video Bro!!!! Wanna know about Genesis 6 I think my spirit shall not always strive with mankind. I heard prosperity preacher declare that God promised us 120 yrs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Not accurate. And also psalm 82 LIL god controversy. Thanks

[@therichestkingKingsulaymannjie]

My interpretation is jesus meant that we all are gods and godesses. If u ask any question your GODLY brain knows the answer but u need to ask using ur 1st name n 2nd name and your brain brings the answer. Our brains require tranquility to make godly miracles. Everybody has the power jesus had. God did not create man in gods image instead man created god in mans image (as a stature) as an idol to worship back in the days. Every thing that exists is created by man and woman. Everything was an idea then it became physical tangible including myself. I was an idea/THOUGHT and theN i am tangible. HOPE THIS HELPS PEO0LE WHO DO NOT KNOW.

[@DefinitelyQualified-ps5su]

The disciples did not live in the perfect will of God. Peter tried to prevent thr crucifixion. Thomas doubted the resurrection, which was foretold. Judas betrayed him. And the disciples had doctrinal disagreements. Also, we are all called to be his disciples, and other texts show prayer as being generally effective for righteous people, and that righteousness comes from believing God.

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

Which people are preaching the good news of the kingdom around the world to all nations like Jesus christ Mathew 4:23,24:14,28:19-20,mark 13:10?is Jehovah God answer all preying people Proverbs 15:29,1JONH 5:14?

[@odewolfmusic]

Jesus said ◄ John 14:3 ► And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. he was talking to the disciples, but now there are disciples of many nations not just the 12. Matthew 28:19-20 “ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” So god is talking to All his disciples...

[@jameszimmerman2965]

Everything has been written for our instruction. He did not speak that directly to us, but He is speaking to us. In His Name, in His character, purpose, plan, and according to His will. He's done some of those "anything's" for me...He's also said no...He is always good, and He is faithful-even when I don't understand but trust Him anyways. ThankYou JESUS.