For what can a Lost Sinner Pray?

1 Peter 3:12

1.     Can he pray?

a.     Yes.

b.     Will it be answered?

                                                    i.     Cornelius – Acts 10

                                                   ii.     Seeking salvation – yes

2.     Can’t pray for:

a.     God’s love – John 3:16; Romans 5:8

b.     Light – Psalm 119:105; John 1:4-5, 9-12

c.     Holy Spirit – Acts 5:32

d.     Christ to come to him – Matthew 11:28

e.     God to accept him as is – 2 Peter 3:9

f.      Converting (saving) Power – Romans 1:16

g.     Get religion – James 1:27

h.     Faith – Romans 10:17

i.       God to accept him – Acts 10:35

j.       Grace of God – Titus 2:11

k.     Teaching – Titus 2:12-13

3.     Christians can pray for:

a.     Alien sinners

                                                    i.     All men – 1 Timothy 2:1-2

                                                   ii.     Enemies – Matthew 5:44

                                                 iii.     Salvation – Romans 10:1

b.     Brethren

                                                    i.     Sick – James 5:13-15

                                                   ii.     Forgiveness – James 5:16

                                                 iii.     Preacher – Acts 12:5

                                                 iv.     Wisdom – James 1:5

c.     Ourselves

                                                    i.     Wisdom

                                                   ii.     Laborers – Matthew 9:38

                                                 iii.     Mercy – Luke 18:13-14