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Is God’s will something I’m ignorant of, afraid of or something I genuinely trust & seek?

QUESTION OF THE DAY

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The source of anxiety(over seeking guidance on the

issue of guidance) is that a desire for guidance is linked

with uncertainty over how to get it & the fear of the

consequences of not getting it.

J.I. PACKER

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Total Depravity/Inability of ManUnconditional ElectionLimited/Particular AtonementIrresistible GracePerseverance of the Saints

5 POINTS OF CALVINISM

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God's sovereignty (i.e. will) is unconditional, unlimited, & absolute. All things (good & bad) are predetermined by the good pleasure of God's will. God foreknew everythingbecause He planned it.

(The Author analogy)

CALVINIST VIEW

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GOD’S SOVEREIGN WILLThe part of God’s will thatORDAINS & DELIGHTS in theevil things He predestines people do

CALVINISM’S “2 WILLS”

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GOD’S SOVEREIGN WILLThe part of God’s will thatORDAINS & DELIGHTS in theevil things He predestines people do

CALVINISM’S “2 WILLS”

GOD’S MORAL WILLThe part of God’s will that isSADDENED& REVOLTED by theevil things people do (even thoughHis sovereign will decreed they do it)

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Depravity/Ability of ManConditional Election

Unlimited AtonementResistible Grace

Possible to Fall From Grace

ARMINIANISM

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God is indeed sovereign,but He voluntarily limits

His control in correspondence with man's freedom & response.

God's decrees are associated with His foreknowledge of how

people will choose to respond.

(The Kingdom analogy.)

ARMINIAN VIEW

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1. Biblical guidance

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test & approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing & perfect will.

ROMANS 12:2

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It is God’s will that you should be sanctified…

1 THESS 4:3

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 THESS 5:16-18

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

This MUSTbe done in

COMMUNITY!

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

This must NOTbe done priorto step #2!

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

3. Our own gifts & abilities

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

3. Our own gifts & abilities4. Opportunities, situations

& relationships

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

3. Our own gifts & abilities4. Opportunities, situations

& relationships5. The desires of our hearts

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

3. Our own gifts & abilities4. Opportunities, situations

& relationships5. The desires of our hearts

6. Initiative that leads to action (that can be redirected…)

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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1. Biblical guidance2. Input from trusted counselors

3. Our own gifts & abilities4. Opportunities, situations

& relationships5. The desires of our hearts

6. Initiative that leads to action (that can be redirected…)

7. Dreams, prophetic words, angels, etc.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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The right course is (most often*)to choose the wisest means to the noblest end, namely: the advancing of the Kingdom.

(*Thought added by me!)

J.I. PACKER

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The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself

through love.

GALATIANS 5:6

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…without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists & that He rewards those who earnestly seek him.

HEBREWS 11:6

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In the midst of any specificdecisions you’re currently

pondering, consider the list of 8 things we discussed to help

you discern God’s will &rephrase each word

of counsel in the formof a question…

SOUL TRAINING