How does God communicate His will for the church?

God’s will for the church is revealed primarily through His Word, the Scriptures, which provide doctrinal truth and guidance for living as His people. Additionally, the Holy Spirit plays a critical role in discerning and applying God's will within the church. As seen in Ezra 1:1, God stirred the spirit of Cyrus to fulfill His plan, demonstrating that He often works through people and their hearts. The church must rely on the Scriptures and the movement of the Holy Spirit to faithfully accomplish God's mission on earth.