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Intercessory prayer, a vital aspect of Christian life, involves praying on behalf of others. This practice is deeply rooted in Scripture and is a demonstration of love, unity, and the communal nature of the body of Christ. One significant focus of intercessory prayer is praying for all saints, as instructed in the New Testament.

Biblical Foundation

The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, emphasizes the importance of intercessory prayer for fellow believers. In Ephesians 6:18, Paul exhorts the church to be vigilant in prayer: "Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints" . This verse highlights the necessity of constant and varied prayer, underscoring the need for perseverance and alertness in praying for the community of believers.

Unity and Love

Intercessory prayer for all saints fosters unity within the body of Christ. As believers lift each other up in prayer, they fulfill the command to love one another, as Jesus instructed in John 13:34-35. This love is expressed through concern for the spiritual and physical well-being of fellow Christians, creating a bond that transcends individual differences and geographical boundaries.

Spiritual Warfare

Praying for all saints is also an essential component of spiritual warfare. In the context of Ephesians 6, where Paul discusses the armor of God, intercessory prayer is a strategic weapon against the forces of darkness. By praying for the strength, protection, and perseverance of fellow believers, Christians engage in the spiritual battle that affects the entire church.

Encouragement and Support

Intercessory prayer serves as a source of encouragement and support for believers facing trials and tribulations. In 2 Corinthians 1:11, Paul acknowledges the role of the prayers of the saints in delivering him from peril: "as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to the prayers of many" . This mutual support through prayer strengthens the faith of the community and brings glory to God.

A Call to Action

The call to intercede for all saints is a call to action for every believer. It is an invitation to participate in the divine work of God, standing in the gap for others and seeking His will for the church. As Christians engage in this sacred duty, they align themselves with the heart of God, who desires unity, strength, and growth for His people.

In summary, intercessory prayer for all saints is a biblical mandate that reflects the love, unity, and spiritual solidarity of the Christian community. It is a powerful expression of faith and a vital practice for the health and vitality of the church.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
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Library

Intercessory Prayer
... should be public prayers, though offered in private ... text into use by offering an
intercessory prayer and then I ... THE PERSONS FOR WHOM WE SHOULD MORE PARTICULARLY ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/intercessory prayer.htm

One of Paul's Prayers
... inexhaustible instruction in our Lord's Intercessory Prayer; but we ... head, and his
right hand should embrace me. ... Much prayer,"much faith,"much Christ in the ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/whyte/lord teach us to pray/xii one of pauls prayers.htm

Christ Pleads his Will
... of His prayer when He offered His intercessory ... of the redeemed if Christ's prayer
should not be ... regarding the final triumph of Christ's intercessory prayer. ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 14 christ pleads his.htm

Introductory Notice to the Early Liturgies.
... the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto My ... delivered a Homily
or Sermon, explanatory, it should seem, of ... "The great Intercessory Prayer. ...
/.../various/early liturgies/introductory notice to the early.htm

Putting God to Work
... intercourse with God, and showing the intercessory side of ... value, and the high position
which prayer obtains in ... unto him much incense, that he should offer it ...
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Chapter xviii
... author taking up the clue which he offered in v ... We should say, such who have made
the proper use ... such as "The Boldness of Faith," or "Intercessory Prayer at its ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xviii.htm

The Work of Christ.
... His praise and Glory, is made possible through His blessed intercessory work and ...
And how we should shun anything which grieves Him. Encouragement for Prayer. ...
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Why they Leave Us
... will see, first, that it hath the force of an intercessory prayer. ... priest wore upon
his breast when he offered his fullest ... I do not wonder it should be so; how ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/why they leave us.htm

Chapter xx
... that you may live." Efficacious intercessory prayer was practised ... be found doing
what they should (KS181 ... half dozen different interpretations offered for this ...
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Doctrine and Discipline of the Church
... dictated to the Pope whom he should admit into ... The great increase in the whole
intercessory machinery of ... to the people, together with the Lord's Prayer and the ...
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