The Will of God Message 3 of 4 on KNOWING GOD

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The Will of GodMessage 3 of 4 on KNOWING GOD

• Sunday, November 2, 2008
• Speaker Dr. Bill McRae

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THE
WILL
OF GOD
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GETTING TO KNOW
GOD
BETTER
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The Sovereign Will of God
His eternal PURPOSE according to
the counsel of His WILL whereby
for His own glory He has foreordained
whatsoever comes to pass.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
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The Sovereign Will of God
1. Eternal Eph. 311
2. Founded on His Wisdom Eph. 310-11
3. Formed for His Glory Eph. 112
4. It will come to pass Isaiah 1427
Isaiah 479-10 Dan. 435-37 Ps. 1153
5. It is unchangeable Mal. 36
6. It is the basis of His Foreknowledge
Acts 222
7. Some things - Caused Some - Permitted
Gen. 5020
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to
perform,He plants His footsteps in the seaAnd
rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing
skill,He treasures up His bright designsAnd
works His Sovereign Will.
William Cowper
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The Moral Will of God
Gods revealed COMMANDS in the
Bible, teaching us how we ought to
BELIEVE AND LIVE.
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Deuteronomy 2929
The secret things belong to the
Lord our God (His sovereign will
secret will) but the things revealed
belong to us and our children forever,
that we may follow all the words of
the law. (His moral will revealed
will)
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God's Sovereign Will - determines -
God's Moral Will - declares -
1. It may change from O.T. to N.T.
2. It may or may not come to pass.
3. We may choose to obey or violate it.
4. It constitutes our duties to God
5. It prescribes the pathway of blessing John
1317 Psalm 1191
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The Individual Will of God
Gods unrevealed will Gods ideal,
detailed life-plan uniquely designed for
each person. Examples Joseph,
Paul
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Discerning
GOD'S
WILL
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DISCERNING GOD'S WILL
1. It begins with a daily walk of submission
and obedience to Gods revealed (moral) will.
2. It may be indicated by the desires of your
heart. Phil. 213 Psalm 374
3. It may be confirmed by the peace Of God.
Col. 315
4. It may simply be a step of faith. Col. 26
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"IT IS
JUST
LIKE THE PLAN!"