Doing the will of the Father involves believing in Jesus Christ and trusting in His redemptive work for salvation.
Jesus explains in John 6:39-40 that the will of the Father is for everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him to have everlasting life. This belief must be more than intellectual assent; it requires a heartfelt trust in Jesus as the sole Savior who fulfilled the Father's will by coming to save His people. In Matthew 7:21, it is clear that merely calling Jesus 'Lord' is insufficient; true obedience involves a reliance on His grace and a life transformed by His Spirit. Thus, the will of the Father encompasses faith in Christ and bearing fruit that reflects that faith through godly living.
Scripture References:
John 6:39-40, Matthew 7:21, John 6:40, Hebrews 10:7, Matthew 12:50, John 6:29
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