Have you ever wondered what this confusing verse actually means? Well, today we will hopefully explore it's original meaning and intent to the original hearers of this verse. Enjoy and I hope you find it helpful! Have a great weekend everyone.

Hello Pastor Allan thank you for your ministry, it’s helped me go from a lukewarm Christian to a real born again Christian!

Such an important topic, because there are so many who think that this verse makes God a cosmic candy man/genie who's sole purpose is to give humans all fleshly desires according to our own will and finite perspective.

Thanks for addressing this. So many churches out there preaching a “message” that your relationship with God is based on your health, wealth, and success. It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus

Prayer key: 1. Your request should glorify God 2. Ask in humility 3. Ask according to God's will Thanks Allen Parr

I was backslid for a long time after losing my grandmother and my mom. I never did anything toward God but I was angry with him. I also never asked him for anything outside of his will because I had interpreted These verses as you have. Turns out, he didn't turn his back on me. I was feeling particularly low one night and my cousin texted me out of the blue, wondering if I was all right. She was fist cousins with my mom and we ended up praying together over the phone. I'm now back on the right path after five years of hell. The only thing that we can figure out is God saw how low I had sunk, and he intervened. Your sermons have helped as well. Anyways, I wanted to share my story with you and the KZfaq community.

Jesus said in John 14:12, "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." In my opinion, I believe that this along with other passages of Scriptures mean that these promises are for us as believers who are abiding in Christ today. What matters is that they have to be in alignment with the Father's will.

I’m a 13 year old girl and this actually really helped me a lot. THANK YOU A LOT MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS❤️❤️💗💓💞💕

Anything in His name = anything in God’s will. 😊🙏✝️ As we truly know God and abide in him, he realigns our hearts with his heart, to desire what he desires... Then he can give us the desires of his heart - Psalm 34:7

Everytime you come across a difficult verse, remember these questions mentioned in the video: 1. Who is the person that is talking? 2. Who are they talking to? 3. What did these mean to the original listeners? 4. How can I apply those principles to my life?

This makes sense this was probably something i didnt want to hear but I needed to hear it 🙌🏽💯 thank you no itching ears ❤️❤️ thank you pastor.

Jesus Is Lord , jesus Is King, He Is Our Peacful Ruler, his Governmet Lasts Forever!

Let us Repent! For The Time is Short! Jesus Is Coming Soon To Harpazo/Rapture His CHurch/Believers! Halleluajh!!!!!!!!!!!!

“You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

This, Mr. Parr, is a dangerous and slippery slope. Because I read the Bible, I understand the intention of what you're saying, but I disagree with it quite a bit. With that logic of Jesus speaking to people/disciples of a different time with a specific purpose (i.e. it not really applying to us), that can justify any of us actually not asking God to be involved in our lives/not using the Word for anything in any areas of our lives. I mean, the entire OT is essentially prophets and kings stating what God would do to (and for) the Israelites if they obeyed/disobeyed Him. For someone new to Christianity, are they to believe that these things still apply to them, since they're not Israelites? That is, do those things not apply to us as well because He was talking to a specific group of people during a specific time? When David, David's ancestors, and numerous others before and after David cried out, asked for deliverance, for famines/droughts to disappear (or to actually appear in Elijah's case), for children, asked for wisdom, asked for a king (which God granted, by the way, even though it was a disaster for the Israelites), asked for food (i.e. manna), a land of their own, homes, etc., does this mean that God will not answer us if we have a similar desire (i.e. to not be homeless, to have food in the fridge, to be free of sin, to want marriage, to have a baby, etc.) because it was for specific group of people for a specific time and for a specific purpose? Of course not. Jesus is BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER! When He was talking to the disciples, He was also there watching you (and each of us, really) be born. Time means nothing, because He exits outside of it. Yes, our desires have to line up with God's desires and His will, but the way you worded this is quite unsettling (not for me, since I am familiar with the Word, but for people who already have difficulties talking to God, or feel quite intimidated or inferior when asking God for help. After watching this, I could see how this would greatly discourage them from feeling assured that God is a Provider, Protector, Lover of One's Soul, and WANTS to hear our little silly anxieties and desires because He cares for us. After watching this, I can see how it would be harder for them to believe Jesus cares for them just as much as He did for the disciples. That, or their lives are not as important/there's nothing they can do for the Kingdom of God). Didn't Jesus also say that there are those who believe in Him that will do greater things than even He before He departed this Earth???? Meaning, when He was talking to the disciples, He had us (the future) in His mind and His plans. He always does. Yes, it's specific, but it's not exclusive to any group who believes in God Almighty.

I can see Some of these prosperity preachers really using this one out of context. I don’t like money, I don’t want wealth, I just have my needs met and my pets are taken care of and that’s all that matters. I only want Jesus Christ. He’s my everything.

How do you stay Humble through everyone telling you “Good Job” like this in the comments Allen? It’s something I struggle with when people praise me even for the smallest thing I always seem to get prideful and goes to my head, I know it’s wrong but I still get proud, Maybe it can be the next topic! Nice Video by the way 👍

I don't know about this one MOG. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forevermore. "I am the Lord and I change not."

I really addicted to your videos my brother. You just can never imagine how much they have been blessings to me each day. I Thank God very much for sending such an Wonderful and true servant of God who works for Christ very hard and strictly sticks with the bible in everything. Thank you my brother. Love from India ❤️

People often misinterpret Habakkuk 2:2 "write the vision and make it plain" completely ignoring the rest of the scripture, its context and who it was directed to.

Psalm 37:4 says 'Delight thyself also in the Lord: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart'. I realized if I was delighting in Him then what I want would match what He wants--it would be the desire of my heart--so why wouldn't He give me the desires of my heart--when they match His? Like you said--"His glory"

Thanks so much Allen this is so helpful! I never thought of it in these context. Love your work you have helped explain so much of the Bible & God's intent in very concise small bites. Great format. You are a true BLESSING bring the truth to many people. Praying for you & your family & ministry. 🙏🙏💜

Thank you for this challenge of studying verses in a deeper way. We always need to pray for discernment when we study God’s word.

Thanks so much for this fantastic teaching,Allen. I’ve been waiting for 17 years to hear this! This verse and other similar ones have been such a problem to me for exactly the reasons you mentioned, we don’t see it happening in practice. As God cannot lie, I knew there had to be a good explanation, but despite listening to many respectable bible teachers on this I have been left unsatisfied and unconvinced. This explanation absolutely hits the nail on the head. BLESS YOU!!

When I found this out a long time ago it was a true eye opener. When I explained this some still don’t see the truth.

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5:14-15‬ ‭ESV‬‬ If this was just for the apostles, why would John reconfirm it back to all Christians?

I’m so happy that God lead me to your channel , because I was so confused on scriptures and I prayed to God to lead me to someone who knows how to put the scripture in context , and he listened !!! Praise Jesus !!! The king of all kings !! My Shepard !!! Thank God everyday !! That he sent Jesus down on earth !! My soul is full of joy because Ik that there is a powerful spirit that loves me !!! Praise the Lord !!

I was just wondering about this one. Great timing!

Thank you Brother Allen. A lot of people use this as the “ Name it-Claim “ Belief.

Thank you this was truly a blessing to my life amen🙏❤

I really do appreciate your videos. They've helped me immensely after coming out from "word of faith " teachings. Those teachings really set me back. So thank you again.

Context is King! I appreciate your work brother!

I'm a Born Again Christian praying for a girl that I love. She and her family are in a cult and false religion and they don't realize it. I'm praying that I can have a future with her. I wanna bring her closer to God and keep her from being a worldly and sinful person. I pray that God will give them the truth and let them realize that they are in a cult and false religion and let them see that Jesus is the only way to Heaven (Christianity)

My context - denounce the prosperity gospel, denounce word of faith movement, made many mistake in doctrine, keen to learn. I think Pastor Alan is incorrect when stating that our Lord Jesus meant His words exclusively for the apostles. This teaching is preceded by a call to remain in the vine, that the world would hate his disciples and that the promised Holy Spirit would come. My understanding is this is for all Christians; how is the scripture in question any different?

God bless you brother Alan, I’m so grateful for your videos, this lesson was very poignant and couldn’t be any clearer truth. Continue the work of the Lord as you are doing, it is so needed in this time.

Another good one brother Parr, this apply to me, i had the feeling to get my job back but, with these corrections... I will make it happen with my prayors, 🙏💚🙏 God bess evryone who read this❗

Keep up the high quality content!

Prayers do work! And there are Christians on KZfaq that needed money for an expensive operation and they did get the money! Without needing to pay it back! So it does happen! Miracles happen every day but its never on TV! Ave!

That's what I like about you , you do the topics ALOT of people shy away from👍 and also .I always thought we can ask for anything , but sometimes the answer is no.have a blessed weekend💖🙏

Context is king! So many people this important principle when interpreting scripture. Thanks for a clear explanation of the text!

I love listening to you but I believe your point isn’t completely reflecting context. Read John 14:12 to 14:14. He does say “you” but it starts off as “whoever”. Although I absolutely agree with the rest of your teaching about humility, glorifying God, and working to advance the Kingdom.

This is my own analogy; Jesus said; "I am the way, the truth and the life" "No man should live by bread alone, but by every words that cometh from God" If God is the way, the truth and the life then everything we ask in His name.. (Edit) Then it's like saying, in the name of The way, the truth and the life, let it be (amen) "All Truth is God's truth" -Alfred Holmes

Brother Allen, you are a great motivational speaker. You motivate me to continue my spiritual growth. You and I are of one accord. I listen to everything you say to see if it deviates from the scriptures. You are spot on. I listen to serval different preachers on the radio and youtube. I try to always include you in my rotation of teachers. I can't rely solely on any one person's sermons. You are at the top of my list of preachers who adhere closely to the Word. Thank you.

Short, simple to understand (English not my first language), correct understanding of this passage. God bless you brother!

Hi Allen. How would furthering the kingdom, and God’s agenda look in marriage? Could you possibly answer this question in another video? Thank you and God Bless😇

Context is key

I never really asked for anything for myself until my oldest Son passed away. In the early days and months I ask God to let me sleep the pain away. He Did! He still does because HE knows the times that are still painful for me. As I say, there are only 1 set of footprints in my sand, and they aren't mine!

I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thanks again!

If you can't take the exact words of Christ for face value and pray within His will then there's no need to be a Christian. Brother Alan, you need to bring in all the other scriptures especially in the New Testament that talk about asking for your teaching to be complete. Prosperity preachers apart, the bible cannot contradict itself.

Please Provide NOTES to these Videos. Brother i request you please please if possible provide notes to your videos. They would be sooo helpful to us in writing notes in my diary and applying what i have learned to my life. ❤️🙏🤗

Thank you for your videos. Keep coming! 🙏

I love and praise Almighty GOD for Rev. Allen Parr. This particular vedio has taken my bible reading to a new level of understanding. 🙏🙏

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Cleared a lot of things. Praise Jesus

When you've been sitting under these other so called 'preachers' for so long, this really cuts you. Thank you brother Parr❤️❤️

Thank you for shedding some light on that verse.

2:55 debunks prosperity gospel completely.

Thank you, finally understand this verse, God bless!!!

Awesome....I had to talk through that whole clip Allen...that was POWERFUL!

Thank you Mr. Allen. May God continue to bless you and give you wisdom!

Loving these new videos the set the graphics its so nice. This was such a clear message. Thank you.

It says “ And these signs shall follow those THAT BELIEVE IN MY NAME” I do agree that to believe in HIS NAME assumes the person is in His will and obedience to his word when they ask according to the will of God. But it is a promise to all believers John 16:17 And these signs will follow those who [d]believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they[e] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Great episode - beautifully put together and wonderfully clear. Your exegesis of this verse is helpful and insightful. Thank you!

Wow! That really puts it in perspective!! Live ya Brother!!

Im so grateful I saw this, Pastor Allan! Thank you! I used this verse yesterday a prayer, and I'm really glad that your video popped up in my feed today. I should have used "you have not because you ask not, or you ask amiss". We have to ask God for things that are his will, and ask him specifically for his will, since that's how Jesus taught us to pray.

I am binge watching your videos brother and I am so blessed. I’m even writing notes because I am learning a lot! And yes, definitely gonna share this to my bible group. God bless you and your family, brother!! Love from the Philippines. 😊

I love how Allan Parr is using this platform to answer the difficult questions believers and non believers are asking.

Its good to see you recovering well brother, good to see the new vids! 😎

Hallo, Thankyou so much for clearing this. I love the way you explain God's word. Thanks again Carol

Thank you for explaining this in context. Very refreshing. 🙏🏾

Pastor i admire your channel so much! Much love and blessings to you and your family ❤️

Other things to keep in mind about prayer We must have faith when we pray "And when you ask, ask with faith, for one that asks without faith is like a ship that is driven by the sea" -James 1:6 We must have correct motives "And when you ask, you do not receive because you do not have the correct motives, you pray so that you can spend it on your pleasures." -James 4:3 We must be righteous enough "If a man does not listen to the preaching of the law, even his prayers shall be abomination." -Proverbs 28:9, Isaiah 59:1-2, John 9:31

Real Truth! Thank you sir! Keep up the real Good News!

Very sound video. Thank you Allen!

Thanks for the positivity, i look up to u and always injoy soaking up your wisdom. Cant wait to give you a big hug in heaven my brother in christ!!!

Great job delivering the truth, Pastor! God bless you, brother 🙏

Wow yet another great video thank you pastor parr

Wow. Great breakdown of the Scriptures. Thank you Jesus Christ and thanks Brother Allen

Great video Allen, thanks.

All of your videos are great! Love watching them and learning

Hey man. This was the first breakdown of this passage I found really helpful. Thank you!!

Jesus meets all my needs. We go way back. Lol. In my experiences the Lord has taught me patience and perseverance. I have seen so much of what the Good Lord has done in my life. I am poor but so rich in Christ. Praise the Lord!!! Thanks pastor.♥️🧚‍♂️

Thank you my brother for opening my eyes to this!!! For years, and I know I'm not alone, I have taken this particular scripture out of context...and context is important when it relates to scripture! For years I have been taught the "name it claim it in Jesus name thing" and often wondered why some things i asked for is not granted! Its not granted because of my agenda and motivation!! I've been taught how to use the context of scripture as well but even with being taught that you still see or hear other teacher/preachers misusing scripture fir personal gain!! I get it....I really get it! and I appreciate the God (spirit) in you for sharing this! Blessings upon you sir!

I love your bold honest approach to understanding these scriptures and what they really mean, thank you Sir!

My wife had me comfort her with John chapter 14 (as well as Psalm 91) multiple times during the last 2 months of her life (she died from breast cancer in Dec. 2016). I asked God to heal her. I have wrestled with God a number of times over Him not granting my request.

This cleared up so much for me because I just read this yesterday and I took it literally but now I have a better understanding.

Thank you for this! A lot of pastors/ministers make this mistake! Everything is not directly targeted towards us. God bless you and I will continue to follow and learn

Love the interpretation. Learned something today. Thank you.

Awesome video! So much wisdom. ❤❤❤

Thank you brother, I been trying to understand this for along time and the lord used you to answer this! Thanks

I absolutely agree. I get so turned off when I see the "Name it and Claim it"' people on TV.

I wish more Christian teachers explained the scriptures the way you do. Listening to you has clarified a lot in the Bible for me. Thank you so much and may God bless you.

Amen . This video is so on point. Thank you for bringing the truth.

One of your very best videos. Thanks so much for this!

Another really informative and great video Allen! Thank you! Ave! 🙏💕✝️

I asked the Lord for healing for my dying mother, she died eventually, and i cried every day. Maybe my faith wasn't enough? 😢

Amen I often wondered about this verse but thanks now I see it much better now😊

Wow!! I never thought about this the way you explained... Makes sense.

Thank you so much!! This was so helpful!!

Thanks for this video! These are the vids I like that help me grow in the Word.