What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Please explain John 14:14 word for word from an Adventist perspective, thank you."
Answer
From an Adventist perspective, the promise in John 14:14 (“If you ask anything in My name, I will do it”) means that believers, by faith, may request great things from God in order to glorify His name. Praying “in the name of Jesus” is not merely a formulaic recitation of His name, but a prayer in His mindset and spirit, based on His imputed righteousness and grace. Christ Himself intercedes as an advocate before the Father to fulfill these sincere petitions according to His will.
The True Meaning of Praying in the Name of Jesus
»But praying in the name of Jesus is more than merely mentioning this name at the beginning and the end of a prayer. It means praying in the mindset and spirit of Jesus, while we trust in His promises, rely on His grace, and do His works.«
Christ as Advocate and the Value of Believers
»“If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” “In My name,” Christ commanded His disciples to pray. In Christ’s name His followers are to stand before God. Because of the value of the sacrifice brought for them, they are valuable in the eyes of the Lord. By virtue of Christ’s imputed righteousness they are considered precious. For Christ’s sake the Lord forgives those who fear Him.«
Great Expectations in Trusting His Promise
»“And whatever you ask in My name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” … He has a purpose for them, and He is pleased when they make the highest demands of Him, so that they may glorify His name. They may expect great things if they have faith in His promises.«
Conditions for the Promise of Answered Prayer
»“If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” “And that is the confidence we have in Him,” writes John, “that He hears us when we ask something according to His will.” These promises are all conditional.«
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