Sure, we can close a prayer without saying Amen, but why would we want to omit a verbal exclamation point which highlights God and His character? Our Lord and Savior is our King, and as His subjects (and as children of God), to proclaim Amen to His truths (and what He has done, is doing, or will do) identifies us as those who love and obey Him.
These days, half-hearted prayers abound, and there is no fervency in a prayer which lacks heart. This is spiritual war, brothers and sisters, and prayers for unbelievers (and for all other requests) are our best offense and defense.
<p>Hermeneutics (the science of biblical interpretation) is a must for any serious student of the Bible. The term may sound as if it’s only for scholars, but aren’t we Christians <em>all</em> to be scholars of the Word? </p>