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“So many times I think to myself that if Christians ever learned to live the kind of life Peter described, we would turn the world upside down (Acts 17:6). But sometimes the world can’t distinguish us from itself.”
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“the will of God is not primarily a place. The will of God is not, first of all, for you to go there or work here. The will of God concerns you as a person. If you are the right you, you can follow your desires and you will fulfill His will.”
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“You say you do not know what God’s will is, but I’ll tell you what it is. Above all it is that you know Christ and then that your neighbors hear about Christ. That is His will. So often we sit around twiddling our thumbs, dreaming about God’s will in some distant future when we are not even willing to stand up on our own two feet, walk down the street, and do God’s will right now.”
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“The only way you can be saturated with the thoughts of Christ is to saturate yourself with the Book that is all about Him.”
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“Do you know what the Spirit-filled life is? It is living every moment as though you are standing in the presence of Jesus Christ!”
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“Since God has a will for us, He must want us to know it. If so, then we could expect Him to communicate it to us in the most obvious way.”
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“Let’s begin with a simple assumption. Since God has a will for us, He must want us to know it. If so, then we could expect Him to communicate it to us in the most obvious way. And how would that be? Through the Bible, His revelation.”
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“The doctrine of salvation is unpopular because it includes the recognition of sin. Nobody likes to admit sin. And many people resist the idea that they need to be saved.”
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“The Spirit-filled life yields every decision to the control of the Spirit.”
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“Robert Murray McCheyne spoke at the ordination of young Dan Edwards in the 1840s. He said something like this: “Mr. Edwards, do not forget the inner man, the heart. The cavalry officer knows that his life depends upon his saber, so he keeps it clean. Every stain he wipes off with the greatest care. Mr. Edwards, you are God’s chosen instrument. According to your purity, so shall be your success. It is not great talent; it is not great ideas that God uses; it is great likeness to Jesus Christ. Mr. Edwards, a holy man is an awesome weapon in the hand of God” (see 2 Tim. 2:21). McCheyne was right, and God’s will is that you be holy—sanctified.”
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“Spirit-filled people do not mumble and stumble around trying to find out what God wants. They just go!”
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“The Spirit-filled life is nothing more than living in the conscious presence of the indwelling Christ.”
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“The Christian is not a revolutionary. If there is a lawful way to make a needed change, the Christian takes that route. The Christian works. The Christian strives to be the best person he or she can be and to make the best contribution to society possible within the bounds of the law. Don’t ever abuse your freedom. Do not use your freedom as a cloak for being malicious and evil (1 Peter 2:16).”
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“The more you study the Word of God, the more it saturates your mind and life.” ―
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GET READY FOR A SURPRISE! You may want to jump and shout when you read the sixth principle for knowing when you have found God's will. The sixth principle is 'Do whatever you want' as long as the first five principles are operating in your life. Read about all six principles to better understand what the psalmist means when he urges, 'Delight thyself..more
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Wow. First of all, I HIGHLY recommend this book. I had previously done a word study in the Bible about references to the “will of God.” MacArthur takes all of those verses that I had previously found and expounds on them in a very straightforward, practical, and convicting way. Wow, is this convicting! This definitely was not what I was expecting as a book, but it was totally what I needed to read right now. It hit on points in my prayer life, my Bible reading life, my evangelistic life, and mor..more
May 11, 2019Amanda Tero rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Wow. First of all, I HIGHLY recommend this book. I had previously done a word study in the Bible about references to the “will of God.” MacArthur takes all of those verses that I had previously found and expounds on them in a very straightforward, practical, and convicting way. Wow, is this convicting! This definitely was not what I was expecting as a book, but it was totally what I needed to read right now. It hit on points in my prayer life, my Bible reading life, my evangelistic life, and mor..more
Jun 01, 2011Mandy J. Hoffman rated it it was amazing
MY REVIEW:
Are you, like so many others, wondering what God's will is for your life? Whether it is at the brink of adulthood or as gray-headed adult looking for change or out of curiosity or any phase in between - this book is for you! It's a perfect read no matter what your age, stage, or maturity level is and it's delightfully short and easy to read. I personally enjoyed the audio version of this book due to it's shortness and simplicity. John MacArthur doesn't waste your time beating around the..more
Jan 02, 2013Shola rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A well written, thought provoking book by a teacher of the Gospel. This book is for everyone at any stage in their walk in Christ. If you are unaware of the will of God for you or if you are not sure if you are doing his will, this will definitely give you a clear vision. It is the will of God above all,for all you embark on in your life that you succeed which is the fifth principle he talked about..so money is the will of God for me,he is running my want.
But a hard nugget he mentioned was the..more
Mar 27, 2014Andrea rated it it was amazing
This should be required reading for every new Christian.
Apr 02, 2016Tom rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Recommended to Tom by: The Holy Spirit
I like the simplicity of this book. I think sometimes we overthink or complicate God's will for our lives, looking for a sign or a special feeling. God's word has a lot to say about His will which is largely to walk with Him and grow in personal holiness. My big take away from this book can be summed up by Psalm 37:4, namely that if 'we delight ourselves in the Lord' (are walking with God), in communion through reading, prayer, listening, fasting, worshiping, evangelism, sharing, giving, etc, an..more
Jan 04, 2013Heather Harden rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book begins and ends with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Don’t ever water down the gospel. If the truth offends, then let it offend. People have been living their whole lives in offense to God; let them be offended for a while.” Most of the book is spent helping the reader to understand salvation and the Holy Spirit. “Do you know what the Spirit-filled life is? It is living every moment as though you are standing in the presence of Christ.” The remaining chapters address sanctification, submiss..more
Jan 03, 2013Jennifer rated it liked it
The big ideas are great, and overall the book is very valuable because of that. However, I found myself questioning a few statements that seemed out of character for MacArthur, such as there being no need to analyze the Christian life. I really don't think he meant a few of things he wrote, at least in the way they came across. The careful reader will spot these, put them in their proper context, and move on with no harm done, but I worry that what seems an oversight or lack of clarity may be mi..more
Feb 19, 2016Jeff Short rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This little booklet is clear and to the point concerning God's will in your life. He lays a foundation of five principles concerning God's will for the individual from Scripture. He arrives at what may be a surprising conclusion in the sixth principle. It is well worth your time to read and think on.
Oct 15, 2015Ed rated it it was amazing
This was probably the greatest little book that I have ever read. It was only 61 pages long, and MacArthur used plenty of Scripture for reference and showed how simple it is in following the Lord's will. This book is not for the unsaved, but after they do get saved, it would probably be the most important book (excluding the Word of God), that a new Christian should possess and read.
Jul 14, 2017Deante Partee rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
One of the best books I've ever read!
Jan 01, 2019Becky rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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First sentence: As I travel around, one of the questions I am asked most often is, 'How can a Christian know the will of God for his life?'
MacArthur argues that God's will is simple and easy to understand. There are five things that are God's will for every one. First, God wills everyone to be saved. If you are saved, if you are trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, you are in God's will. Second, God wills everyone to be filled with the Spirit and to live in the Spirit. Third, God wills everyo..more
Mar 31, 2019Chad Warner rated it liked it · review of another edition
A somewhat shallow treatment of how to determine God's will for your life. MacArthur says that God's will is that you be saved, Spirit-filled, sanctified, submissive, and suffering. If you're doing all those, then do whatever you want, because at that point you'll be living a godly life and He'll give you the right desires (Ps 37:4). He explains that the will of God isn't for you to do particular things (move to a particular city, take a particular job, etc.); it's for you to be the right person..more
John MacArthur writes like he preaches - simple, clear and devoid of fluff. I have been reading books, articles and listening to sermons on God's will since I was a teenager. None (of those I read/listened to date) deals with the subject like MacArthur. He addresses the subject in a clear and logical way that 'takes the mystery out of knowing God's will.'
The strength of this book is the practical - yet biblically sound - answers it provides. Unlike other literature on the subject, it does not le..more
This is not a full theological treatise on the Will of God. The subtitle reads, 'Find the Direction and Purpose God Wants for Your Life'. This is a short treatise that is meant to drive you to the Word of God—seeking His direction in your life. He lays down five necessary Scriptural principles like dominoes until he arrives at his conclusion.
Child of God, you need to read this book. It'll take an hour, at most.
Jun 07, 2017Jason Vallicott rated it it was amazing
Doing God's will for your life is not confusing or convoluted. MacArthur shows how the Bible clearly lays out God's will. Where the Bible does not speak we have the responsibility and freedom to make many nonmoral nontheological decisions. We need wisdom for these decisions but we do not have to worry about whether or not we are in our out of God's will for our lives as we make many everyday choices.
Very quick and easy read (only 75 pages). A great look at what it means to be in God's will. It is not some fantastical thing. God clearly lays out, in His Word, what it means to be in His will. Once you have these things in mind or in place, do what you want. Read the book to find out what that means. Great for someone exploring and seeking after God's will 'for their life'.
Dec 29, 2018Shaun Marksbury rated it it was amazing
Shelves: pneumatology, gospel, worship, christian-living, recommended, christian, counseling, anthropology, discipleship, prayer
One of the most common questions I receive is, 'How can I know God's will for my life?' This is a simple go-to for those wanting to read more on that subject. It took on an added layer for me recently as I reread it; I was preparing to preach on prayer, and Ephesians 5:17 says, 'So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.' I strongly recommend it!
Very short and simple book on living out the will of God in your life. If you are wondering but don’t have time to read a bigger book I definitely recommend this one. It does have some liberating truths. In general though, the will of God for ones life is a controversial topic and if you are looking for a debate you won’t find it here.
It gave me a lot to think about, but I like having a clear understanding of things. It gives a checklist that I've placed on the front of my daily notepad, just to make sure I'm starting off on the right mindset.
A full review to appear on my blog in time.
A short and easy explanation of God’s will for one’s life. God’s Word makes it clear for one to be saved, Spirit-filled, sanctified, submissive, and suffering. If we are doing those five principles than God will give you the right desires of your heart.
When struggling with how to make difficult decisions in life, this little book provides a wonderful method of how to think it through biblically.
May 29, 2018David Ince rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Concise, gets right to the points
If you are living in total submission to God, there is no need to go looking for His will for your life. You will already be doing it.
Oct 04, 2017S. LaRue rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Short but Sweet
This quick read was right on point! What we make complicated is actually quite simple and clear. Well it's time to get moving.. Jesus, take the wheel!
Jul 10, 2017Tina S. rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Not quiet like his dads writing, he has a way of condensing information down to a few key thoughts and telling it like it is.
Apr 01, 2019Weston Williamson rated it it was amazing
Super quick read (1hr for most). Whether you're a long time Christian or a new believer, this book is a great resource.
Good little book on the will of God. One important point, begin by doing the revealed will of God as found in Scripture.
Mar 09, 2018Amanda Hookham rated it it was amazing
Quick read. Short little book. Packed with great wisdom on Gods will for your life!
Wonderful advice. Moving and inspiring, with facts and verses to support the 6 components of God's Will.
Totally changed my perspective on The Will Of God. I no longer have to be anxious about what God's plan for my life. Ever!
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John F. MacArthur, Jr. is a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur is a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969, and..more
“So many times I think to myself that if Christians ever learned to live the kind of life Peter described, we would turn the world upside down (Acts 17:6). But sometimes the world can’t distinguish us from itself.”
“the will of God is not primarily a place. The will of God is not, first of all, for you to go there or work here. The will of God concerns you as a person. If you are the right you, you can follow your desires and you will fulfill His will.” More quotes…
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