The article teaches that Elijah’s prayer on Mount Carmel is simple, pleading, and dependent, because he looks to the living God rather than to outward appearances or human effort. It encourages believers to pray with simple faith, plead on the basis of God’s covenant faithfulness and glory, and declare complete dependence on the Lord while waiting for his mercy.

The Heidelberg Catechism provides sure footing for our faith, and it gives us an outline of reformed theology. The article also looks at covenant and election, law and gospel, and justification.

Looking at John Calvin's prayer life and teachings on prayer, this article draws some conclusions for Christians today.