Scholars seem to be agreed that the “and” which connects these two sentences provides a transition from general counsel to particular instances. Are my talents being invested to the full to the end that the largest possible number of people are being introduced to Christ? The third verse on the Romans Road to salvation picks up where Romans 6:23 left off, "but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The first thing God wants each of them to do is to thank him genuinely and sincerely for the problem, and to thank him for another opportunity to grow spiritually and to learn more about his all-sufficient grace. God’s revealed will is constantly “making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7). God’s Kingdom is a real government established by Jehovah God. I doubt very much that the highway patrolman who stops me will look favorably on trusting the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior after I give him my excuse for breaking the law. In other words, getting drunk is a prime illustration of stupidity, and being filled with the Spirit is a prime illustration of God’s will. This God-willed submissiveness to authority reaches beyond our attitude toward government, however. And if we do suffer, it ought to be for doing good rather than for sinful attitudes and actions.197. And if we want to be certain that the course we are considering is the leading of the Lord, we too must be certain that his Spirit is in control of our lives. One young man refused to go to a Christian school to study God’s Word because he wasn’t sure it was God’s will. That faculty of the mind by which we determine either to do or forbear an action; the faculty which is exercised in deciding, among two or more objects, which we shall embrace or pursue. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and … And if that is first on God’s priority list, it ought to be first on ours. They are convinced that some circumstances give them a perfect right to grumble, gripe, and complain. Blessed with God’s Plan for our life. God has already made his will known in that matter. 24 Faithful is … 175 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV); cf. Proverbs 11:1-31 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Let’s look at them. I can assure them on the authority of God’s Word that they are not meant for each other, at least not so long as they are involved with one another physically. Many Christian young people have never seriously considered missionary work, or any other Christian service vocation, because they are not sure that they are called. Whenever we face adverse circumstances we are prone to ask, “What does God want me to do?” By that we usually mean, “What can I do to get this burden off my back?” The teenager whose parents are being harsh and unreasonable wants to know what he should do. He says, for example, that he “will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”174 He says also that he is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”175 And he says that he “sent his Son into the world to seek and to save the lost.”176. In the verses that follow, he listed four descriptions of the Spirit-filled life, one of which is: “Giving thanks always for all things unto God. George Lamsa Translation of the Peshitta But as for you, I will deliver you into the hand of God; so that your works may not be hid from him. We need to consider the certainty of suffering when we face the decisions of life, and not make our choices merely on the basis of what will help us avoid it. Every Christian is divinely commissioned to share the good news of salvation through Christ. I’m not talking about agitating people with our eccentricities in order to prove our spirituality. Paul clarified that in the same context in which he taught us that it is God’s will for us to be filled with the Spirit. He was pastor of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA from 1972 to 1993 when the Lord called him home. Neighbors are prime subjects for evangelism, and the tremendous need for money in world evangelism should help us choose a modest level of living and put a high priority on giving. Secular campuses desperately need a Christian witness. 2 Peter 2:4 King James Version (KJV) For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; Hell is a dark place where there is no light. He wants everybody to be saved, and he says so several times. “As the Father hath sent me, even so send I you,” said the Lord Jesus.177 Our purpose in the world as Christians is identical to Christ’s—to be God’s instruments to bring salvation to the lost. So we need to know what the Spirit-filled life is and how it relates to our decisions. We should have a sense of divine call to whatever field we enter. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! That only damages the cause of Christ. Mark 3:35 (KJV) For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. 1 John 5:3-5 King James Version (KJV). Be prosperous in God In modern usage the word oracle often refers to a person, specifically a priest or medium through whom gods or spirits speak. That thankful spirit may be the very thing God will use to relieve the tension and make the situation more tolerable. A false god; a heathen deity; an idol. Yet we can be genuinely thankful in our hearts for tragedies such as that, knowing that they are part of God’s perfect plan for our spiritual enrichment. Get away from that relationship. Just knowing that the Spirit-filled life is God’s will for us, is going to have a definite effect on our everyday decisions. (1958... More, 4. Seek God’s wisdom in applying them to the next decision you face. They know they should thank God for the good things that happen to them, but they cannot bring themselves to thank him for the problems. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. But one important factor on our list of considerations will be the degree to which we believe the public schools will detract from our children’s thoughts of Christ and weaken the Spirit’s control of their lives. I’m not talking about the kind of antagonism we can arouse by tactlessness, rudeness, or super-spiritual pomposity. Employees are exhorted to be submissive to their employers.191 Wives are encouraged to be submissive to their husbands.192 Believers generally are asked to submit to the spiritual leaders of their local churches.193 In fact, all of us are to develop a submissive spirit toward each other.194 If you are wondering whether God wants you to stand up for your rights, or argue for your opinion, or insist on doing things your way, you have your answer. What can we do about poor laws? This was beautifully illustrated in the early days of our Lord Jesus’ earthly ministry. As his mind is renewed according to the things of God, then he can know God’s perfect will. Here then are six clear declarations of God’s will for our lives. When a man is drunk he is not in control of himself. Romans 12:1-2- I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. . King James Version And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. We as Christians have a distinct advantage over unbelievers when it comes to facing decisions. In this verse the word clearly applies to the purity of our physical lives, that is, abstinence from sexual sins. Two passages from Paul fit alongside these two from Peter. “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” King James Version (KJV) The man whose boss is taking unfair advantage of him wants to know what he should do. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality.” 184 It is God’s will that we be holy. God wants you to be submissive. Richard, was a 1954 graduate of Wheaton College, and received his Th.M. Bible verses related to Will Of God from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. That the neighbors hate us for refusing to conspire with them to cheat the city is not a good reason for moving to a new neighborhood. Yet Christian schools have a role to fill in training Christian workers for service. God’s first priority is to glorify himself through man’s deliverance from the condemnation of sin. A fellow never needs to question whether or not God wants him to have sexual relations with his girl friend. (4) God’s wrath is slow and controlled, not sudden and explosive (Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:18). “The kingdom of God” is also called “the kingdom of heaven” in the Bible, since it rules from heaven. A. Admit your sin. And of course the ministry of the gospel by those in career Christian service requires the sacrificial support of others in secular employment. Each Christian may apply this first principle differently in different situations, but every Christian should consider it. You must start here if you ever hope to know the rest of God’s will. 8. It is that you give thanks always, in every situation, for everything. The Bible says, “Flee fornication.”185 More than that, it says, “Flee also youthful lusts.”186 If someone has become a source of sexual temptation to you, then God’s will for you is to run in the opposite direction as fast as your legs will carry you. (5) God’s wrath comes after warning of judgment (see, for example, the warnings given to men in the days of Noah (Genesis 6-9), of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19), and throughout the Old Testament by the prophets). “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. “I’m still thankful for the good things God has done for me, even in this miserable situation,” they claim. Do you want to know God’s will for your life? Some young people are trying to decide whether a certain special member of the opposite sex could be God’s choice for a life partner; yet when they are together they are much too free with each other’s bodies. We are to confess to God those things in our lives which have been contrary to his wishes, both attitudes and actions, things we have committed which we should not have done as well as things we have omitted which we should have done.180. We should have a settled assurance that it is the will of God. Then put your trust in him as your personal sin bearer and Savior. 2 Corinthians 8:5. A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67). The word sanctification means holiness, consecration, dedication to God. The temptations they arouse in each other are more than they can handle. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding … Jesus said, “In the world you will have trouble. In the NIV, God's peace is only offered to His favored few, thus ignoring the fact that Jesus came for all. Only God can tell you which is right for you, but this basic revelation of God’s will should be considered when you make your choice. Believe that Jesus Christ died in your place and for your sins. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? KJV Sermon Outlines Three Rules for Knowing the Will of God Ephesians 5:17 The will of God is not hidden, but rather it is revealed to us through the Word of God. A married couple declined a short-term missionary opportunity which they were qualified for and capable of handling, because they weren’t sure it was God’s will. Does debt affect giving in modern times in light of the Israelite tithe and slaves? God wants us to discern his will in every issue of life by applying biblical principles fairly. It does not imply that we will act irrationally when we are filled with the Spirit, but it does introduce the concept of control. Christians have a tendency to make decisions like these without considering the will of God. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." 2. The biblical analogy between drunkenness and the filling of the Spirit is significant. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.”189 It is God’s will for us to submit ourselves to the laws of the land. I don’t think Paul meant that we should go around shouting “Praise the Lord” when a precious loved one is taken from us in death. That is hardly consistent. Some may honestly see how their special skills or abilities, applied in some secular field, could put them in contact with people who would never be reached for Christ in any other way. We begin to act in conscious dependence on his power rather than our own. This priority of witnessing may affect your decision to marry. The word sanctification means holiness, consecration, dedication to God. “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. Romans 12:2 KJV And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. God’s desire to bring the lost to Christ through us may also help a young person determine which college to attend. For some that could mean career Christian service. KJV Dictionary Definition: god god. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: King James Version (KJV). God has revealed His complete Word to His saints (Colossians 1:26) who have “heard and learned” the gospel (John 6:45; cf. 178 Bill Bright, Paul Brown Letter, Campus Crusade for Christ, 1963. Fear not the gods of … (Mark 1:14, 15; Matthew 4:17, King James Version) It shares many attributes of human governments, yet it … God’s plan is purity. Now he wants to use you to bring others to a knowledge of the truth. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: Read full chapter The priority of witnessing will also certainly affect your choice of a life vocation. The woman whose husband pays very little attention to her longs for advice. The priority of witnessing may also help you decide which neighborhood to live in, or where to draw the fine line between luxuries and necessities as you establish your life style. Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. God is a spirit; and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth. As we seek God’s will, we should make sure what we are considering is not something the Bible forbids. Commended to God & the Word of His Grace Which Is Able to Build Us Up Act 20:32: Believing God's Word Mar 13:31: Blessed Because We Hear the Word of God And Keep It Luk 11:28: Abiding in Jesus & His Words Abide in Us Jhn 15:7 King James Version For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: Darby Bible Translation For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication; If God wants everybody to be saved, however, your own salvation is only the beginning. This is accomplished largely by saturating our minds with his Word. 7. Is my money, my treasure, being invested in such a way as to introduce the greatest number of people to Christ?”178 How high is evangelism on your priority list? I have overcome the world.”200. We are obligated to obey God’s revealed or preceptive will; however, we have the ability to disobey. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 in all English translations, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival. Something else controls him—alcohol. John 4. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Where shall we go on our date tonight?” Let’s eliminate from consideration all those possibilities that will detract from our thoughts of Christ and weaken the Spirit’s domination of our lives. That’s not honest. Luke 2:33. Being filled with the Spirit and being filled with the Word are parallel to each other. In what line of work can you most capably be used to present Christ to the lost? And every Christian young person should at least prayerfully think about the possibility of vocational Christian service. But take heart! That can be phony. .”188 God wants us to be thankful for everything, not just in everything. We all toy at times with decisions that involve breaking the law. To follow God’s plan for our life means doing His Will and obeying His Word. And God specifically mentions at least six things in his Word that are part of his will for our lives. If not, maybe God wants you to remain single. Then he turned right around and spent his life savings on a fancy new sports car without even thinking about the will of God. In one place he says, “It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”195 In another place he says, “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”196 Now these verses do not say precisely that it is God’s will for every Christian to suffer, but they certainly imply that it could be. We not only know that our sovereign God has already planned the way that is best for us, but we have infallible information about his priorities that will help us follow his plan. But whatever we choose for our life’s work, this clear revelation of God’s will concerning the salvation of the lost should be applied. Agree that there is nothing you have ever done or can do that will commend you to an infinitely righteous God. The Supreme Being; Jehovah; the eternal and infinite spirit, the creator,and the sovereign of the universe. The KJV, ESV, NASB, and some other versions put “oracles of God.” This is a fine translation, too, as long as we define oracle properly. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Richard L. Strauss authored nine books, and served as pastor of churches in Fort Worth, TX, Huntsville, AL. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. That a nation is not particularly friendly to the gospel is not sufficient reason for crossing it off our list of potential places to serve the Lord. Jesus Christ died for us! God wants us to be Spirit-filled; that is his will for our lives. For example, suppose I am running late to a meeting at which I am to be the speaker and where I must minister the things of Christ. I am referring to living a godly life, graciously letting it be known that we belong to Christ, and then happily accepting whatever comes—anything from people snubbing us to doing us bodily harm. Hebrews 10:7, 9, 36, KJV "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God." God says so. KJV: King James Version God will forgive your sins, assure you that heaven is your destiny, and set you on an exciting new road of peace and purpose here and now. I know that the leaders of the meeting will be getting worried and many other people will be inconvenienced. Bible verses related to Gods Will from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Matthew 6:10 - Thy kingdom come. That’s not honest. In its fullest sense, the “mystery of God” is God’s plan of salvation through Jesus. If we are living godly lives in this godless world, we are going to experience some kind of opposition for it. “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”187 This is one statement of God’s will that many Christians find difficult to accept. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. When a man is filled with the Spirit, someone else controls him—the Spirit of God. They may try to justify themselves by insisting that this verse only requires thanking God in everything, but not for everything. This is one way he can shut the mouths of those who oppose the gospel. To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: The Geneva Bible (1587) I will teache you what is in the hande of God, and I wil not conceale that which is with the Almightie. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. This may come as a shock to some folks, but God wants us to suffer. If they do see it, some of them are going to strike out against us and cause us problems. We can work to change them, but as long as they are on the books, God wants us to obey them. “Shall we send our children to public school or to a private Christian day school?” That is a complex decision and a number of biblical factors should be weighed such as the quality of spiritual training we are providing at home, the children’s individual spiritual strength, the need for a witness in the public schools, our children’s ability or inability to provide such a witness, and what would be the best investment of our money. First, we must acknowledge the things which keep him from controlling us. We have the inspired Word of God. “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert.”183 He was filled with the Spirit and led by the Spirit. He always desires purity. He actually says, for all practical purposes, “This is my will for you.” These six things have direct bearing on many of life’s decisions. The Word of God makes it clear that to have sexual relations outside the bond of marriage is impure, and Christians are to abstain from such practices. The will is directed or influenced by the judgment. Spiritual things take on greater importance for us and begin to fill our lives. It is not part of God’s plan for your life. But how can we put ourselves in his control? Romans 10:17 and John 3:16–18), and it is they alone who fathom “the glorious riches of this mystery” (Colossians 1:27). But if the Spirit of God is to remain in control, we must cultivate an awareness of his presence and a dependence on his power. 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