This is an OldTestament concept whereby good men can obtain salvation for evil men through prayer. <p>Such a concept circumvents the necessity to preach the Gospel to every creature.  It is the preaching of the Word which produces the faith by which Grace comes to a person.   <p>Grace only comes to a person who comes to Christ Jesus in faith of who He is and what He has done for them.<p>What is the purpose of prayer?   It is to prepare us to be able to sow the seed of His Word with the unction of His HolySpirit.