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Doing the Will of God

Doing the Will of God. Matthew 7:21. A Religion of Doing. Christ came to “do” the will of God (Jn. 4:34; 6:38; Heb. 10:5-7) Man must meet the demand to “do” (Eccl. 12:13-14; Jas. 1:22-25)

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Doing the Will of God

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  1. Doing the Will of God Matthew 7:21

  2. A Religion of Doing • Christ came to “do” the will of God (Jn. 4:34; 6:38; Heb. 10:5-7) • Man must meet the demand to “do” (Eccl. 12:13-14; Jas. 1:22-25) • Doing God’s will is important (Mt. 7:21; Mk. 3:35; 1 Jn. 2:17; Rev. 22:14) • Why do so many not “do” the will of God?

  3. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Universalism – all will be saved, no need to do God’s will Mt. 7:13-14 • Situation Ethics – the situation determines what we do, not God’s will 1 Samuel 15:22

  4. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Total Depravity – all are “dead” so one cannot act or do God’s will John 5:40; Rev. 22:17 • Predestination – all have their destinies settled, no need to do God’s will 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9

  5. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Unconditional Election – no conditions to be met to be saved Acts 2:37; 16:30; 22:10 • Once Saved Always Saved – a saint can’t fall from grace so live how you want 1 Cor. 10:12; Gal. 5:4; 2 Pet. 2:20-21

  6. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Not Saved By Works – no need to do God’s will if “doing” does not save Acts 10:34-35; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 2:12; Jas. 2:26 • No “Performance-Based” Christianity – God doesn’t look at our doing 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11-15

  7. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Direct Operation of the H.S. – no one can act until acted upon by the H.S., so just wait Jn. 6:44-45; Rom. 1:16 • No God and No Hell – if no future punishment no incentive to do God’s will Mt. 25:41,46; Rev. 21-22

  8. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Nature and Nurture – all are products of one’s surroundings and cannot do God’s will 1 Cor. 6:9-11 • Second Chance – no need to do God’s will now if we will get a second chance later Mt. 25:1-13; Lk. 16:19ff

  9. Theories That Keep People From Doing • Too Hard To Obey – God’s will is too hard to do 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Jn. 5:3-4

  10. Doing the Will of God • What must the sinner do? (Acts 2:38) • What must the saint do? (2 Pet. 1:5ff) • “Do” from the heart (Rom. 6:17; Eph. 6:6) • “Doing” proves whether we are wise or foolish (Mt. 7:24-27)

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