What if the Lord’s Prayer is more than a model for prayer? What if it’s also a divine invitation to rediscover your deepest hope?
In this second volume of the Faith, Hope, and Love Trilogy, Steven Childers and John Frame guide readers on a life-transforming journey through the Lord’s Prayer—not just as something to recite, but as a pathway to renew your hope in God and his kingdom purposes in the world.
This book helps recover an ancient Christian framework that unites faith, hope, and love with the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments—forming what Christians believe, where they place their hope, and how they love.
Written for church leaders and thoughtful believers, this book blends biblical clarity, theological depth, and practical wisdom. Let it deepen your understanding of God, anchor your hope in his promises, and inspire a life of faithful prayer and kingdom purpose for God’s glory.
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What People Are Saying About The Book
“Drs. Childers and Frame deliver a feast of hope through an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer. It is a tantalizing, soul-filling repast that will change how you taste each word of this life-transforming prayer.... Don’t wait—your table is set and waiting for you to dine.”
—Dr. Dan Allender, Professor and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
“Rare is the book that unveils biblical truth with the depth of a scholar while keeping it accessible for the everyday believer.... But that is precisely what Steve Childers and John Frame have given us... you will find the purest ore of truth from God's Word. Read this book... and then read it again!”
—Dr. Ed Stetzer, Dean, Talbot School of Theology, author, writer for USA Today and CNN
“This is the best teaching resource and guide I’ve ever seen on the Lord’s Prayer... perfectly designed for training and equipping pastors, church leaders, and the members of the body of Christ.... By God’s grace, this is a book that teaches, instructs, edifies, corrects, and encourages us to pray as Jesus taught us.”
—Dr. Steven West, pastor, Provost and Professor, Heritage Seminary, Cambridge, writer for The Gospel Coalition
This book is a true gift to God’s people. It masterfully weaves rich theological truth with practical application—just as the prayer Jesus taught us does. This book will transform your prayer life in the very way Jesus intended.
—Dr. Steve Brown, Radio broadcaster, author, former pastor and professor at RTS–Orlando
“Each chapter... contains a wonderful combination of (1) a clear explanation... (2) a brief but well-informed discussion... (3) a ‘whole Bible’ perspective... (4) a section of practical guidance... and (5) specific recommendations for further study. Readers... will receive the great reward of a deeper prayer life and an enriched personal relationship with God.”
—Dr. Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, Phoenix Seminary
“Here is an excellent educational resource for training in theology and practice. In this volume Childers and Frame use the Lord’s Prayer as a framework for teaching and training in the meaning and the practice of prayer. Included are related biblical passages, catechetical questions and answers, and hymns to encourage users to incorporate the insights and practices into their lives.”
–Dr. Vern Poythress, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
“This work deserves a prominent place amidst the historic corpus of admirable works on the Lord’s Prayer. This is a treasure trove of searching exegesis, expansive historic and theological resources and accessible application. The newest believer and the most seasoned Christian will find heart-deep help here.”
—Rev. Joe Novenson, Pastor Emeritus, Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church (PCA)
“Biblical hope is grounded in confident trust in our sovereign Father. This study of the Lord’s Prayer will help you pray with hope but also live with hope and even sing with hope.”
—Dr. Ric Cannada, Chancellor Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Thanks to the efforts of John Frame and Steve Childers, the Applied Theology collection offers a unique resource for people eager to grow in biblical knowledge and godly practice.... Drawing from both a Systematic and a Practical theologian... readers will benefit from a product that is accessible, useful, and life-giving. May many profit greatly from these efforts.”
—Dr. Kelly Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College
“I thank God for Steve Childers and John Frame, two of my most beloved seminary professors. Many of my best memories from those days are from their classes—and still today my personal life and public ministry are enriched daily by truths ... Read this alone, and you’ll benefit. Gather a group to study together, and you’ll supercharge your learning. Glean every precious crumb you can from these two wise, insightful, spiritual, tested, resilient professors!”
—Rev. David Matthis, Executive Director, Desiring God Ministries