Decision Making and the Will of God (Part 2)

Sermon Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23) (Part 7)

Paul Commanded the Philippians (4:4-9) (Part G)

Practicing the Presence of the Lord (Part 7)

Parenthesis: Decision Making and the Will of God

I. God Has a Will and Exercises It (Capability)

II. God has a Purpose for His Will (Intention)

III. God’s Will is Morally Definitive (Result)

IV. The Perfect Will of God Explained

V. The Perfect Will of God Evaluated

A. The Problems with It

B. The Connection of It to Divination

C. The Lack of Biblical Primacy

VI. Living in the Will of God

A. Follow the Prescriptions of God

B. Isolate and Apply Biblical Wisdom

C. Seek out and Implement Godly Counsel

D. Plan and Trust the Providence of God