ECTF III.22 The Will of God

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul

(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part III. The Works and Decress of God ~ 22. The Will of God.

Biblical passages for reflection
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John 19.11; Romans 09.14-18; Ephesians 01.11; Colossians 01.09-14; Hebrews 06.13-18; 2Peter 03.09;

Summary:

1. The three meanings of he will of God:
   (a) Sovereign decretive will is the will by which God brings to pass whatsoever He decrees. This is hidden to us until it happens.
   (b) Preceptive will is God's reveled law or commandments, which we have the power but not the right to break.
   (c) Will of disposition describes God's attitude or disposition. It reveals what is pleasing to Him.
   
2. God's sovereign "permission" of human sin is not His moral approval.
   

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Personal(Michael.T.Bee) Reflections:

Example of 1a: "...you meant it for evil...God meant it for good" Genesis 50.20 (Joseph's troubles)
Example of 1b: "...Thou shalt not steal." Exodus 20.15
Example of 1c: "...God's not willing any should perish..." 2Peter 03.09 ...but some/many will)

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