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What does the Bible say about God's will?

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The Bible emphasizes that God's will should be done on earth as it is in heaven, highlighting the importance of obedience to Him.

The phrase 'Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven' from Matthew 6:10 encapsulates the essence of a believer's life and sanctification. Before conversion, the human will opposes God, leading to unholiness. However, when the will is renewed by the Holy Spirit, it begins to submit to God's authority. This submission is crucial for holiness; without it, one cannot achieve perfect sanctification, which in heaven is exemplified by angels who fully obey God's will. Thus, the extent to which God's will is done on earth by believers directly correlates with their holiness and spiritual growth. Each act of submission to God allows believers to draw from the fountain of holiness, exemplifying the essence of true sanctification.
Scripture References: Matthew 6:10, James 4:13-17, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 18:12-14, John 6:39, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 6:13-18, Genesis 18:32, Exodus 12:12, Isaiah 14:24, John 6:38-40, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 1:1, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:9, Romans 9:20-21, Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 1:8-9, Romans 16:25-27, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Hebrews 10:10, Ephesians 1:3-11, Daniel 4:35, Isaiah 46:9-10, Colossians 1:9-10, Isaiah 45:5-7, Acts 2:23, Ezekiel 36:22-26, James 4:15, Romans 4:18-21, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 6:37-39, Romans 8:27, Romans 8:28-30, Acts 15:18, James 1:13-16, Acts 2:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, Job 23:13, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 5:12-14, Romans 9:16, Malachi 3:6, Ephesians 3:11

Sermons (27)

Submissive to Gods Will
Stephen Hyde · Apr 3, 2022
A Reason To Pray & Give Thanks
Gabe Stalnaker · May 29, 2019
The Lord Willing
Wayne Boyd · Jun 11, 2021
Thy Will Be Done
Todd Nibert · Mar 4, 2026
How Great Thou Art
Paul Pendleton · Jun 28, 2020
Not Willing
John Reeves · Apr 5, 2020
God's Will be Done
Marvin Stalnaker · Mar 20, 2024
By The Will Of God
Chris Cunningham · Oct 30, 2016
The Mystery Of His Will
Darvin Pruitt · Jun 13, 2021
The Mystery of His Will
Wayne Boyd · May 22, 2016
Nevertheless Not My Will But Thine
David Eddmenson · Dec 12, 2021
Which Will
John Chapman · Oct 11, 2018
By the Will of God
Clay Curtis · Feb 2, 2017
The Third Petition
Henry Sant · Apr 30, 2020
Fill Us With That Knowledge
Gabe Stalnaker · Feb 27, 2022
Salvation by the will of God
Rick Warta · Jun 2, 2024
According
Darvin Pruitt · Jul 10, 2021
I WILL Preserve My Name
Norm Wells · Mar 22, 2026
Prayer for the Saints and Brethren
Paul Mahan · Oct 14, 2020
God's Words Fulfilled
Bill Parker · Aug 28, 2016
BibleClass: God's Perfect Will
Gabe Stalnaker · Oct 23, 2016
God's Directive Will & Permissive Will
Wayne Boyd · Apr 4, 2021
Not My Will, But Thy Will
William W. Sasser, Jr. · Feb 23, 2020
Questions From God
David Eddmenson · Nov 30, 2025
Proving God's Perfect Will
Walter Pendleton · Jun 6, 2020
The Lord's Will, Not Man's
Paul Mahan · Jun 25, 2019
Thy Will Be Done
Gary Shepard · Oct 16, 2022

Articles (6)

Matthew 6:10
Octavius Winslow · Mar 7, 2016
Ephesians 1:9, 10
Octavius Winslow · Aug 17, 2016
His Will
Henry Mahan · Sep 5, 2023
Ephesians 1:11
J.C. Philpot · Jan 31, 2016
Romans 8:27
J.C. Philpot · Dec 23, 2016
His Will be Done
Henry Mahan · Nov 26, 2022
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