THY WILL BE DONE

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When you pray, God listens. When you listen, God talks. When you believe, God works.

The intent and purpose of God, as revealed in Scripture. God’s will for his creation and his people .

HOLMAN BIBLE DICTIONARY

WILL OF GOD God’s plan and purpose for His creation and for each individual. God does whatever He pleases (Ps. 135:6) and desires that all people do His will. Only people fully mature in Christ are able to do God’s will consistently (Col. 4:12; cp. Ps. 40:8). God’s will is always good, acceptable, and perfect (Rom. 12:2). Doing God’s will sustained Jesus for life (John 4:34). Sometimes, however, the will of God leads to suffering (Rom. 8:28; James 1:2–4; 1 Pet. 3:17), as it did for Jesus (Isa. 53:10; Matt. 26:39, 42).

Christians are to strive to know the will of God for their lives (Ps. 143:10; Eph. 5:17; Col. 1:9; cp. Rom. 1:10). Christians are to discern God’s will through prayer (Col. 1:9) and also pray that God’s will for the world be done (Matt. 6:10). Jesus counted those who did God’s will as His own family members (Matt. 12:50). They, like Jesus, will live forever (1 John 2:17).

Mat 6:9-10 “9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

Acts 18:19-21 “19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

1 Corin 4:17-19 “17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.”

Mat 26:40-42 “40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.”

Salvation --- What does this mean???

Rom 1:16 “16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Dake’s Topics (Salvation)

Salvation is the all-inclusive word of the gospel, gathering into itself all the redemptive acts and processes. It is used 119 times in the Old Testament. There are 7 Hebrew and Greek words for “salvation.” They are used 388 times and are translated by 23 English words, some with various endings, which mean salvation, deliverance, save, health, help, welfare, safety, victory, Savior, defend, avenge, rescue, and preserve.Salvation is used of:

1. Deliverance from danger (Ex. 14)

2. Victory over enemies (1Sam. 14)

3. Healing of the body (Acts 3:6; 4:12)

4. Forgiveness of sin (Lk. 19:9; Rom. 10:9–10; Ps. 38:18–22; 51:1–13; 79:9)

5. Freedom from prison (Php. 1:19)

6. Deliverance from captivity (Ps. 14)

7. Deliverance from wrath (1Th. 5:9)

Salvation from sin comes through:

1. Confession (Rom. 10:9; 1Jn. 1:9)

2. Grace through faith (Eph. 2:8–9)

3. Sanctification of the Spirit and

4. Belief of the truth (2Th. 2:13)

5. Godly sorrow (2Cor. 7:10)

6. Faith in His blood (Rom. 3:25)7. Faith in His name (Acts 4:12)

Billye Brim Quote --- Salvation is not what we are saved “from” — the devil and sin.

Salvation is what we are saved “to” --- God and His Glory!!!