Introduction

I. The Parts of Prayer (Phil. 4:6; 1 Thess. 5:17-18;
1 Tim. 2:1; Col. 4:2)

   A. Thanksgiving

“Paul prays frequently and regularly for his readers
and always gives thanks for them when he does so. 
This dedication to prayer is especially remarkable
when it involves Christians whom Paul has neither
evangelized nor, apparently, even visited.” D. Moo

   B. Petition (cf. 1:9)

“Let us therefore rejoice in the favors that we have
already received, and give thanks to God for them in
such a manner, as to seek at the same time from Him
perseverance and advancement.” J. Calvin

II. The Parties of Prayer

   A. By Whom (cf. 4:2)

   B. To Whom (Lk. 11:2)

   C. Through Whom

   D. For Whom

Conclusion