Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit also lends a hand in our weakness. What we should pray for, and how, we do not know. But the Spirit himself pleads on our behalf, with groans that no words carry.
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- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Scripture Appendix: Prayers and Promises cites Romans 8:26
…prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Chapter 1 — Charles Spurgeon Romans 8:26 — “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to…
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in a conjugal relation, in its consequential affections cites Rom. viii. 26
…enables them to communicate their mind to him, giving them assistance, a way, boldness, Rom. viii. 26, 27 — The saints delight in Christ; this manifested Cant. ii. 7, viii. 6 — Cant. iii.…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 20 — Of Prayer cites Rom. 8:26
…God, calls forth groanings which cannot be uttered, and enables us to cry, Abba, Father (Rom. 8:26). This last point, as we have hitherto only touched upon it slightly in passing, must now…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
Praying, Returning Thanks, Worshipping in the Holy Spirit cites Romans 8:26
…we should pray for. He helps our infirmity in this matter of prayer, as in other matters (Romans 8:26). He teaches us to pray. True prayer is prayer in the Spirit ( i.e. , the prayer that the…
- The Key Teachings of E. M. Bounds ·
He Ever Liveth to Make Intercession cites ROMANS 8:26
…but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ROMANS 8:26 The Spirit, Bounds said, takes hold with us as we struggle, adds His wisdom to our…
- Lectures on Revivals of Religion ·
Lecture VI. The Spirit of Prayer cites Romans viii. 26
…the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints, according to the will of God.—Romans viii. 26, 27. My last lecture but one was on the subject of Effectual Prayer; in which I observed…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in His Names cites Romans 8:26-27
…which cannot be uttered and to lead us out in prayer according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-27). The secret of all true and effective praying is knowing the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
The Spirit is the only author of this work cites Rom. viii. 26
…2 Thess. i. 11, Col. ii. 12; he causes us to pray, and is a “Spirit of supplication,” Rom. viii. 26, Zech. xii 10; and yet we are exhorted, and are to be exhorted, to all these. [2.] He…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
A Poor Exponent of Faith cites Romans 8:26
…the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26, ASV). Her own prayers for her friends grew simpler as she grew older. She used to ask…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
Act faith on Christ for the killing of thy sin cites Rom. viii. 26
…Zech. xii. 10, enabling them “to pray with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered,” Rom. viii. 26. This is confessed to be the great medium or way of faith’s prevailing with God. Thus…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The Personality of the Holy Spirit cites Rom. 8:26
…things which He discovers. Such words could only be spoken of a person. (2) Now turn to Rom. 8:26 "And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as…
- A Short and Easy Method of Prayer ·
Self-Examination and Confession cites Rom. viii. 26
…the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Rom. viii. 26, 27). We must second the designs of God, which are to strip the soul of its own works, to…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Romans 8:26
…and her Bible was full of honest arguments with God. Scriptures to revisit Mark 9:14-29; Romans 8:26; Psalm 42; Luke 17:10. Reflection 1. Which of her Bible notes spoke to you? 2. Is your…
- Prayer – The Pulse of Life ·
Cultivating the Spirit of Prayer cites Romans 8:26
…as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 The spirit of prayer is the Holy Spirit, and He is the one who intercedes on our behalf.…
- Prayer – The Pulse of Life ·
Prevailing in Prayer cites Romans 8:26
…as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26. Without the Holy Spirit, one cannot prevail in prayer because nothing, or so little can…
- The Key Teachings of Athanasius of Alexandria ·
The Spirit Is God cites Romans 8:26
…could do it. 3. Begin one prayer each day by asking the Holy Spirit to help you pray, as Romans 8:26 says He does. 4. Think of one area where you need to be made holier. Ask the Spirit, who…
- Communion with God ·
Of the things wherein we have communion with the Holy Ghost cites Rom. viii. 26
…which notion he is promised, Zech. xii. 10; and how he effects that in us is declared, Rom. viii. 26, 27, Gal. iv. 6; and we are thence said to “pray in the Holy Ghost.” Our prayers may be…
- The Reality of Prayer ·
The Holy Spirit Our Helper in Prayer cites Romans 8:26
…the inspiration, law and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Turn to and read this passage: Romans 8:26—“Likewise the spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray…
- Practical Religion ·
Prayer cites Rom. viii. 26
…hope to be heard. It is not they merely that pray, but the Holy Ghost pleading in them. (Rom. viii. 26.) Think of this. Is not this encouragement? There are exceeding great and precious…
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
John Praying Hyde — The Apostle of Prayer in India cites Romans 8:26
…Spirit’s own groaning — “the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans” (Romans 8:26, NIV) — was not merely a theological comfort to Hyde; it was the experiential reality of…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
“Give Me Souls, or I Die” cites Romans 8:26
…himself, Paul says, “maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26, ASV). Hyde’s groans in the room on the hillside were, in his friends’ understanding, a…
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Charles Spurgeon — The Prince of Preachers Who Prayed cites Romans 8:26
…Paul’s promise that “the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans” (Romans 8:26, NIV) was not, for Spurgeon, a theological footnote but a practical lifeline — especially…
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Andrew Murray — The Shepherd Who Taught the Church to Pray cites Romans 8:26
…Paul’s assurance that “the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans” (Romans 8:26, NIV) meant, for Murray, that the deepest intercession was not the product of the…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
Appendix A: Twenty-Five Lessons from Hyde’s Prayer Life cites Romans 8:26
…“The Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26, ASV). 17. The One Still Matters Nine people had been baptized, the road was dangerous…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Romans 8:26
…to revisit Galatians 4:19; Genesis 30:1; Romans 9:1-3; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; Romans 8:26. Reflection 1. Have you ever longed for someone’s salvation enough to lose sleep? 2. How…
- The Key Teachings of Charles G. Finney ·
Prevailing Prayer cites ROMANS 8:26
…but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ROMANS 8:26 It must be offered with submission — but Finney would not let submission be confused with…
- Men of Prayer ·
Andrew Murray (1828 – 1917) cites Romans 8:26
…in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Romans 8:26 (ESV) — “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we…
- Men of Prayer ·
Watchman Nee (1903 – 1972) cites Romans 8:26 – 27
…the enemy was defeated. Believing prayer had brought a great victory.” Key Scriptures Romans 8:26 – 27 (ESV) — “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we…
- Men of Prayer ·
R. A. Torrey (1856 – 1928) cites Romans 8:26
…James 5:16 (NKJV) — “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Romans 8:26 (ESV) — “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we…
- Men of Prayer ·
Rees Howells (1879 – 1950) cites Romans 8:26
…gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” Romans 8:26 (ESV) — “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we…
- Men of Prayer ·
Timothy Keller (1950 – 2023) cites Romans 8:26
…surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:26 (ESV) — “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we…
- Men of Prayer ·
Conclusion cites Romans 8:26
…within us “helps our weakness” and “intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words” (Romans 8:26, ESV). When we pray, we are not speaking into an empty sky. We are speaking to the…
- Anchored – 30 Days with God for Teens – Book 1 ·
Day 28 — Prayer When It’s Boring cites Romans 8:26
…know what to say, “the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). Even your weak prayers are carried. Prayer isn’t always exciting. Neither is any deep…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
Praying in the Holy Ghost cites ROMANS 8:26
…but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ROMANS 8:26 But there is One always at hand who does know. True prayer, Torrey said, is prayer in the…
- The Bruised Reed ·
The case of Indisposition resolved, and Discouragements cites Rom. viii. 26
…come from the Spirit, he helps our infirmities, and by office is a Comforter, Rom. viii. 26. If he convinceth of sin, and so humbleth us, it is that he may make way to shew his…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? cites Romans 8:26
…promises that “the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). And keep a record. Write down what you pray for. Months later, you may be surprised how…
- The Ministry of Intercession ·
The Spirit of Supplication cites Rom. viii. 26
…the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to God.”—Rom. viii. 26, 27. “With all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Personality of the Holy Spirit cites Romans 8:26
…8:16) The Holy Spirit is also represented in the Scripture as one who prays. We read in Romans 8:26, “Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
Who Is the Holy Spirit? cites Romans 8:26
…even prays for us: “the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). When Jesus was about to leave His disciples, He promised them “another Advocate to be…
- Prayer – The Pulse of Life ·
Importance of Prayer cites Romans 8:26
…is a Spirit. 4. When we pray, the Holy Spirit also gives us instructions and guidance. Romans 8:26 says, “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for…
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