Decision Making and the Will of God

by FRIESEN, GARRYMAXSON, J. ROBIN

• ISBN13: 9781590522059
• ISBN10: 1590522052
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-08-11
• Publisher: Multnomah

Summary

Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely sure you've found God's individual will for your life? Garry Friesen examines the traditional view of God's will, then sets forth a different view that more accurately reflects biblical teaching. This new edition of Decision Making takes up the practical issues of choosing a mate, picking a career, giving of one's resources, and areas of disagreement between Christians to give readers a new approach to knowing the will of God. Mr. Friesen also addresses many of the arguments that have surfaced since the original printing of this book over twenty-four years ago.

Author Biography

Garry Friesen

Garry Friesen, ThM, ThD, is a member of the Bible faculty at Multnomah Bible College , where he has taught since 1976. Dr. Friesen holds a bachelor’s degree from John Brown University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. He lives in Portland , Oregon , where he enjoys hosting Bible reading marathons and collecting C. S. Lewis memorabilia.

J. Robin Maxson

J. Robin Maxson, ThM, is senior pastor of United Evangelical Free Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the First Edition	p. 6
Foreword to the Revised Edition	p. 8
Acknowledgments	p. 10
Introduction--Is It Worth Another Look?	p. 11
You Have Heard It Said: The Traditional View Presented
On Marriage and Missions	p. 21
The Traditional View: An Outline	p. 27
The Case of the Missing Dot: The Traditional View Critiqued
Does God Have Three Wills?	p. 39
Does Scripture Teach the Dot?	p. 54
More Doubts About the Dot	p. 79
Impressions Are Impressions	p. 89
The Leading of the Holy Spirit	p. 99
The Way of Wisdom: The Wisdom View Explained
Your Word Is Truth	p. 115
God-Given Freedom (and Responsibility) to Choose	p. 137
Wisdom for Decision Making	p. 158
More Wisdom for Decision Making	p. 174
God...the Only Sovereign	p. 187
God's Sovereign Will and Decision Making	p. 201
Guidance: A Biblical Model	p. 220
Special Guidance and Decision Making	p. 233
Making a Good Thing Better	p. 244
A New Way of Seeing	p. 256
Practicing the Presence	p. 270
Deciding the Big Ones: The Wisdom View Applied
Singleness, Marriage, and Wisdom	p. 289
Marriage and Wisdom	p. 300
The Ministry and Wisdom	p. 317
Missions and Wisdom	p. 331
Vocation, Education, and Wisdom	p. 342
Giving and Wisdom	p. 355
Wisdom When Christians Differ	p. 374
Weaker Brothers, Pharisees, and Servants	p. 395
Conclusion	p. 420
Review of Books on Finding God's Will	p. 424
Painless Scripture Memory	p. 469
Guidelines for Bible Marathons	p. 473
Index of Frequently Asked Questions	p. 478
Scripture Index	p. 481
Study Guide	p. 494
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