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    Section 6: Of Prayer

    What meaneth this Particle, Amen?

    That the thing is sure, and out of doubt: for my Prayer is much more certainly heard of God, than I feel in my Heart that I unfeignedlya desire the same.

    What means this Particle, Amen?

    That the thing is sure, and out of doubt: for my Prayer is much more certainly heard of God, than I feel in my Heart that I unfeignedlya desire the same.

    1. a. 2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:13

      2 Corinthians 1:20

      1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

      1:20 For all the promises of God are "Yes" in Christ. And so through Him, our "Amen" is spoken to the glory of God.

      2 Timothy 2:13

      2:13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

      2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

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    Changes from Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 129

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 129

    What doth the word meaneth this Particle, Amen?signify?

    “Amen” signifies, it shall truly That the thing is sure, and certainly be: out of doubt: for my Prayer is much more assuredly certainly heard of God, than I feel in my Heart that I unfeignedly desire these things of him.the same.

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 129

    What doth the word “Amen” signify?

    “Amen” signifies, it shall truly and certainly be: for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God, than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of him.

    An Orthodox Catechism (1680), Question 152

    What meaneth this Particle, Amen?

    That the thing is sure, and out of doubt: for my Prayer is much more certainly heard of God, than I feel in my Heart that I unfeignedly desire the same.

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