What is prayer—and who are we supposed to pray to?

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus examines the key differences between the biblical teaching on prayer and the practices found in Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy—especially when it comes to the invocation of saints.

While many argue that asking saints to pray for us is no different than asking a fellow Christian, the deeper issue lies in the lack of God's command and promise. Scripture consistently directs us to call upon God through Christ alone—the one mediator between God and man.

We also explore:

• Whether the saints in heaven pray for the Church
• The difference between intercession and mediation
• How confusion about grace and merit leads to doctrinal error
• Why prayer must be grounded in God's promises to give certainty

At the heart of it all is this: Faith clings to the promise—and the promise is found in Christ alone.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Prayer of Saints

00:58 Understanding Intercession and Prayer

05:37 Mary's Role in Heaven

09:50 Theological Implications of Invoking Saints

14:32 Confusion in Marian Prayers

19:42 Concluding Thoughts on Prayer and Intercession

26:25 The Role of Mary in Prayer

33:24 Understanding Worship and Intercession

40:46 The Certainty of Faith and Prayer

47:03 Piety and Doctrine in Christian Practice