What Is God’s Will For My Life?

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What Is God’s Will For My Life?

What Is God’s Will For My Life?

What Is God’s Will For My Life? God’s general will is knowable (Eph. 5:17)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? God’s general will is knowable (Eph. 5:17) God’s specific will is sometimes uncertain (Acts 18:21; Rom. 1:10; Jam. 4:15)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? God’s revealed will is general, not specific; universal, not individual (1 Thes. 4:3; 5:18; 1 Pet. 2:15)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? God’s revealed will is general, not specific; universal, not individual (1 Thes. 4:3; 5:18; 1 Pet. 2:15) Not evaluated by leadings, feelings, emotions

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Sovereign will – things that God determined would happen

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Sovereign will – things that God determined would happen Creation (Rev. 4:11)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Sovereign will – things that God determined would happen Creation (Rev. 4:11) Adoption of children (Eph. 1:5)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Sovereign will – things that God determined would happen Creation (Rev. 4:11) Adoption of children (Eph. 1:5) Death of Jesus (Acts 2:23)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Moral will – things that God wants to happen (but leaves to our free will)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Moral will – things that God wants to happen (but leaves to our free will) 2 Pet. 3:9

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Moral will – things that God wants to happen (but leaves to our free will) 2 Pet. 3:9 1 Thes. 4:3

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Moral will – things that God wants to happen (but leaves to our free will) 2 Pet. 3:9 1 Thes. 4:3 1 Thes. 5:16-18

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Permissive will – things in which God allows for flexibility

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Permissive will – things in which God allows for flexibility Eccl. 9:10

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Permissive will – things in which God allows for flexibility Eccl. 9:10 1 Jn. 5:14-15

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Permissive will – things in which God allows for flexibility Eccl. 9:10 1 Jn. 5:14-15 Rom. 8:27

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Discerning God’s will

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Discerning God’s will Connected to God’s word (Eph. 1:9 --> 3:4; also Ps. 40:8; Rom. 2:18)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Discerning God’s will Connected to God’s word (Eph. 1:9 --> 3:4; also Ps. 40:8; Rom. 2:18) Connected to prayer (Col. 1:9; 4:12; Rom. 8:27)

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Guidelines for decision-making

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Guidelines for decision-making Don’t violate Scripture

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Guidelines for decision-making Don’t violate Scripture When any choice would please God, use wisdom

What Is God’s Will For My Life? Guidelines for decision-making Don’t violate Scripture When any choice would please God, use wisdom Pray/seek counsel