In this powerful second volume of the Faith, Hope, and Love Trilogy, Steven Childers and John Frame invite you on a life-transforming journey through the Lord’s Prayer—not just as something to recite, but as a divine pathway to a life of renewed hope, deeper prayer, and kingdom purpose.
Drawing from nearly a century of combined teaching and ministry, the authors help you recover a forgotten framework that once shaped Christian life for centuries – uniting faith (Apostles’ Creed), hope (Lord’s Prayer), and love (Ten Commandments). This simple, ancient vision can help you renew what Christians believe, where they place their deepest hope, and how they live in love.
Each chapter is more than content. It’s a guided learning path designed for real-life transformation. Don’t read this book alone. Walk through it with a friend, mentor, or small group. Let God renew your mind, stir your heart, and shape your life to be more like Christ.
This is more than a book on prayer. It’s a call to live with unshakable hope, anchored in God’s kingdom promises.
What if the Lord’s Prayer is more than a way to pray ? What if it’s the key to renewing your deepest hope?
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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
“Renewing Your Hope with the Lord’s Prayer provides both robust theology and practical step-by-step guided study.... The authors show how to use this book for the desired outcomes of instilling the desire for life-long learning and growth in the practice of prayer.”
—Rev. Rod Mays, CCEF Board Chair
“Renewing Your Hope with the Lord’s Prayer combines strong scholarship, crystal clear writing, sound exegesis, effective learning strategies, and penetrating application to help readers strengthen their hope.”
—Dr. John J. Hughes, Academic Director, P&R Publishing
“In Renewing Your Hope with The Lord’s Prayer... the flexibility of how this resource can be used individually, in groups, in pastoral training, and in missions is one of its best features. Rich in biblical fidelity, historical rootedness, and practical application...”
—Rev. Brian Salter, Lead Pastor, Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church
“Renewing Your Hope with the Lord's Prayer is a book that church and school leaders around the world should read first to kindle their own prayer life and then read again with their class or small group to share the hope of the world.”
—Prof. Ravi Jain, Templeton Honors College, Co-author, The Liberal Arts Tradition
“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
“Drs. Childers and Frame... bring their rare and much-needed combination of biblical, theological, and pastoral depth... Every phrase in the prayer is examined with a depth of detail rarely found in a book so accessible and engaging... the hope-filled heart of the prayer is very much kept alive.”
—Rev. Larry Kirk, Pastor Emeritus, Christ Community Church; Adjunct Professor, RTS
“Rooted in Reformed theology and historic Christian orthodoxy, this book demonstrates that the Lord’s Prayer is not just a model but the foundation for all Christian prayer.... Biblically rich and practically powerful, it is a valuable resource for both individual use and corporate study.”
—Rev. Kenny Stokes, Lead Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis
“Sadly, the modern church has lost its vital connection between theology and Christian experience.... In this series, John Frame and Steve Childers have bridged this gap... they have created a series of books and courses for which we owe them a debt. I heartily encourage readers to utilize these helpful resources.”
—Dr. John H. Armstrong, Adjunct Professor, Wheaton College Graduate School