Thematic Bible: Will of God
Thematic Bible
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
They said, therefore to him, Who art thou? And Jesus said to them, Assuredly the same as I am telling you. I have many things to speak and to decide concerning you: but he that sent me is true; and the things which I have heard from him I speak to the world. They knew not that he spake to them of the Father. read more.
Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall have lifted up on high the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am, and of myself have I done nothing; but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; because I always do the things acceptable to him.
Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall have lifted up on high the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am, and of myself have I done nothing; but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; because I always do the things acceptable to him.
Then Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore sought they the more to kill him, because he had not only broken the sabbath, but called God his own Father, setting himself on an equality with God. Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing by himself, except what he hath seen the Father do: for whatsoever things he doeth, the same and in the same manner doth the Son. read more.
For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things which he himself doeth: and greater works than these will he shew him, that ye may wonder.
For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things which he himself doeth: and greater works than these will he shew him, that ye may wonder.
Then said Jesus to them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst more. But I have told you, That though ye have seen me, yet ye have not believed. Every individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. read more.
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man been in fault, nor his parents; but it is in order to make manifest the works of God in him. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.
Jesus answered and said to him, If any man love me, he will observe my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not, doth not observe my sayings: and the word which ye are hearing is not mine, but of him that sent me. These things have I spoken to you, while I continue among you. read more.
But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have spoken to you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear. Ye have heard that I told you, I am going away, though I am coming again to you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I am going to the Father: because my Father is greater than I. And now I have informed you before it comes to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. I shall not speak many things more with you: for the ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father hath given me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have spoken to you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear. Ye have heard that I told you, I am going away, though I am coming again to you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I am going to the Father: because my Father is greater than I. And now I have informed you before it comes to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. I shall not speak many things more with you: for the ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father hath given me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
THESE things spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee: even as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that with regard to all those whom thou hast given him, he should give to them eternal life: and this is eternal life, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent, Jesus, the Messiah. read more.
I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work which thou gavest me to perform.
I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work which thou gavest me to perform.
For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sin. Wherefore, coming into the world, he saith, "Sacrifice and oblation thou hast not chosen, but thou hast exactly fashioned a body for me: thou hast had no delight in whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin: read more.
then I said, Here am I; (in the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O God." Having said before that sacrifice, and oblation, and whole burnt-offerings and sin-offerings thou hast not chosen, nor takest pleasure in, (which are offered according to the law,) he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first that he may establish the second. By the which will we are sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all.
then I said, Here am I; (in the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O God." Having said before that sacrifice, and oblation, and whole burnt-offerings and sin-offerings thou hast not chosen, nor takest pleasure in, (which are offered according to the law,) he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first that he may establish the second. By the which will we are sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all.
Will of God » What is the will of God
The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should have space for repentance.
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Then said Jesus to them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst more. But I have told you, That though ye have seen me, yet ye have not believed. Every individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. read more.
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me. Now this is the will of the Father who sent me, That every thing which he hath given me I should not be deprived of it, but raise it up at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, That every one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me. Now this is the will of the Father who sent me, That every thing which he hath given me I should not be deprived of it, but raise it up at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, That every one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate; or to governors, as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of those who do well. For such is the will of God, that by well doing ye hold under restraint the ignorance of foolish men:
For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from whoredom; that every one of you may know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honour, read more.
not in the vile passion of lewdness, as the Gentiles which know not God; that no man transgress against, or act dishonestly to his brother in this matter because the Lord is the avenger of all such things, as we have told you before, and testified. For God hath not called us unto impurity, but unto holiness.
not in the vile passion of lewdness, as the Gentiles which know not God; that no man transgress against, or act dishonestly to his brother in this matter because the Lord is the avenger of all such things, as we have told you before, and testified. For God hath not called us unto impurity, but unto holiness.
Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient with all men. See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men. Rejoice evermore. read more.
Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof, but he who doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
And while he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak to him. And a person said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak to thee. But he answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? read more.
And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren. For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren. For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Then came his brethren and his mother, and standing without sent unto him, calling aloud for him. And the multitude sat around him, and they said to him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are asking for thee. And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother or my brethren? read more.
And looking about on those who were sitting in a circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
And looking about on those who were sitting in a circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Not every one who saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Jesus answered them and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ; as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love: having predestinated us for his adopted children by Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, read more.
to the praise of the glory of his grace, whereby he hath made us acceptable in that beloved one; in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; wherein he hath abounded towards us with all wisdom and intelligence, having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself; at the dispensation of the fulness of the appointed times to gather together under one head all things in Christ, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth, in him: in whom also we have obtained our inheritance, predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will:
to the praise of the glory of his grace, whereby he hath made us acceptable in that beloved one; in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; wherein he hath abounded towards us with all wisdom and intelligence, having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself; at the dispensation of the fulness of the appointed times to gather together under one head all things in Christ, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth, in him: in whom also we have obtained our inheritance, predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will:
In like manner also the Spirit affords assistance to our infirmities: for even this, what we should pray for as we ought, we know not: but the same Spirit more abundantly maketh intercession for us with groanings unutterable. Now he that trieth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, for he maketh intercession for the saints according to God's will.
grace unto you, and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ; who gave himself for our sins, that he might pluck us out of this present wicked world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Will of God » What is not the will of God
The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should have space for repentance.
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For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. What think you? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them stray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine in the mountains, and go and seek that which had strayed? And if he happen to find it, verily I say unto you, that he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which never went astray. read more.
Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.
Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.
Will of God » Trying to understand the will of God
Therefore be not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the Lord.