Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View

by Garry Friesen, J. Robin Maxson

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Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Does it matter? Can you be absolutely sure of God's individual will for your life? In an easy-to-follow narrative style, Gary Friesen examines the prevalent views on God's will today, then rejects them to propose a different view that he believes more accurately reflects biblical teaching. This rerelease 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.… (more)

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Wonderful, well researched (and annotated) book on finding God's will. Most importantly, Mr. Friesen is generally very careful to cite Scripture on all points, which makes sense considering the subject (and yet, some authors miss this point in their handling of the subject). I would recommend this book to everyone without reservation. (

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JMartsch | Jul 18, 2022 |

This book is part of my collection that really focuses in on Biblical Commentary more than anything else (including some well known authors in the theological world). All of these books haven't been read cover to cover, but I've spent a lot of time with them and they've been helpful in guiding me through difficult passages (or if I desire to dig deeper). (

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justagirlwithabook | Jul 31, 2018 |

Very thought-provoking look at what the Bible actually has to say about decision making and how to find God's will for your life. Probably will challenge what you believe about that. Highly recommended. (

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HGButchWalker | Sep 21, 2016 |

I read this book in college many years ago at the recommendation of a professor. It had such a profound effect on me that if it had been the only book I read, college would have been worth the cost. (

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JBMcK | May 26, 2013 |

Great book that labors through many issues about determining God's will. Its focus is that there is no individual will for my daily decisions that I should seek through feelings and impressions, but rather know God through the Bible and apply wisdom to follow Him. (

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Classic Critical Concern by Joseph C. Aldrich

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Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Does it matter? Can you be absolutely sure of God's individual will for your life? In an easy-to-follow narrative style, Gary Friesen examines the prevalent views on God's will today, then rejects them to propose a different view that he believes more accurately reflects biblical teaching. This rerelease 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.

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