T. W. Hunt (1929–2014)

The Doctrine of Prayer by T.W. Hunt is a 1986 publication.

This is another book from my parents’ collection of books. I grabbed this one because I had read one book on prayer and l always like to get various perspectives on a subject.

This book was obviously intended to be used in a classroom setting as it has a workbook included and a place for one to answer questions about the chapters read and studied. That said, if one can locate a copy, it will be a great personal guide.

Some of the show more topics covered are:

Personal prayer, prayer as a married couple, and family devotions.

Praying without selfishness, within God’s will, intersessions, supplications, praise and thanksgivings.

This is a quick, but thorough, go at your own pace, prayer study, with scriptures included and personal examples that Hunt experienced in his own life, in his marriage and with his family.

Overall, compared to the last book I read on this subject, I'd say this one is geared more toward church members, and not aimed towards the theology student.

The 1986 publication date, means there are a few dated photographs and an outdated list of distractions that do not include current technologies- But, God doesn’t change-so all these lessons still hold true and always will. So, find, or make, the time to pray alone, with your spouse, and with your family. It will be worth a few missed TikTok videos, streaming content or social media scrolls.

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"The Mind of Christ: The Transforming Power of Thinking His Thoughts" by T.W. Hunt served to be an insightful and exhilarating read for those searching to have "the mind of christ." In my opinion, having "the mind of christ" is having the ability to think like Jesus thought, or according to exercises that T.W. Hunt has you work on throughout the book, it's the ability of directing your thoughts to be as close to the thoughts of Jesus Himself.
Dr. Hunt begins with several exercises for the show more reader to go through...just to check on their through processes to see where they're mind is at...and, if it's not thinking a certain way, he explains that you need to take time out and pray about leaning more towards the spiritual way of thinking. He also explains in detail the charactistics of Christ, and conveys to his reader what Christ thinks is important.
Moreover, similar to the movie "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson, Dr. Hunt describes in detail how Jesus was tried and found guilty before he was cruxified. He explains in tremendous detail the pain and agony that Jesus suffered and endured on the cross. It definitely made me pay more attention during communion when we take the Lord's suffer...it forced me to ponder on just how much Christ loves me and what He went through for me.
T.W. Hunt does a great job of "spelling out" the mind of Christ for the reader, and helps them come to a greater understanding of His thoughts, and how they may come to think more like Him.
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Rated: B

NCLA Review - T.W. Hunt is a teacher, speaker, and author and is a consultant in prayer for LifeWay Christian Resources. He is a man of few words, but they are concise and immensely inspiring and helpful. He helps us understand the meaning of “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” He tells us such faith should permeate our thoughts and actions if we are to truly understand, rather than just believe, in God. He put it well: “Faith is the eyes show more through which we see the unseen.” He inspires us to demonstrate diligence, to listen, to persevere, and he explains the importance and how-to’s of doing so. If we are gripped by this sense of reality, doubt will not be possible, for certainty is faith. Another quote to end this review: “People who have God as the center of their lives can change the world.” Rating 4 —EB show less