
The Will of God as a Way of Life
How to Make Every Decision with Peace and Confidence
Jerry L. Sittser(Author)
Zondervan (Publisher)
Published on 4. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-310-25963-3 (ISBN)
Description
Practical help for understanding and following God's will for your life.
"God has a plan for our lives," but what does that mean in practical terms? How do we know God's will for important life decisions, like who to marry, what job to take, what church to join? How can we be free if God has a perfect plan for us? Does suffering mean we are off track? How exactly does God speak?
Author Jerry Sittser explores these questions and offers a biblically based approach that is truly liberating. No matter what decisions we've already made, he points out that it is still possible to live out God's perfect will--even if we think we've married the wrong person, chosen the wrong career, or landed in some kind of serious trouble. This new edition includes study questions designed to help individuals or groups who are faced with decisions--large or small.
"God has a plan for our lives," but what does that mean in practical terms? How do we know God's will for important life decisions, like who to marry, what job to take, what church to join? How can we be free if God has a perfect plan for us? Does suffering mean we are off track? How exactly does God speak?
Author Jerry Sittser explores these questions and offers a biblically based approach that is truly liberating. No matter what decisions we've already made, he points out that it is still possible to live out God's perfect will--even if we think we've married the wrong person, chosen the wrong career, or landed in some kind of serious trouble. This new edition includes study questions designed to help individuals or groups who are faced with decisions--large or small.
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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-25963-3 (9780310259633)
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How to Make Every Decision with Peace and Confidence
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Persons
Jerry Sittser is a professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow in the Office of Church Engagement at Whitworth University. He holds a master of divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate in the history of Christianity from the University of Chicago. He is the author of several books, including A Grace Disguised and The Will of God as a Way of Life. Married to Patricia, he is the father of three children and two stepchildren, all grown, and nine grandchildren.
Content
Contents
Foreword by Eugene Peterson 9
Preface to the New Edition 13
Acknowledgments 15
I. Knowing God's Will
1. We Never Know How Things Will Turn Out 19
2. Our Astonishing Freedom 29
3. Obstacles That Get in the Way 41
II. Making Decisions
4. Simple Obedience as a Way of Life 55
5. God's Clear Commands for Life 67
6. Attending to the Little Things 83
7. Making Choices 94
III. Grasping Time
8. Facing What We Cannot Change 109
9. Redeeming the Past 120
10. Preparing for the Future 130
11. Living in the Wonder of the Present Moment 142
IV. Discerning Our Calling in Life
12. Distinguishing Between Calling and Career 157
13. Discovering What We're Supposed to Do 169
14. Managing Our Many Callings 186
V. Embracing Mystery
15. Living with Paradox 203
16. Suffering Respects No Boundaries 218
17. Getting Through Suffering 227
Notes 237
Study Questions 245
Foreword by Eugene Peterson 9
Preface to the New Edition 13
Acknowledgments 15
I. Knowing God's Will
1. We Never Know How Things Will Turn Out 19
2. Our Astonishing Freedom 29
3. Obstacles That Get in the Way 41
II. Making Decisions
4. Simple Obedience as a Way of Life 55
5. God's Clear Commands for Life 67
6. Attending to the Little Things 83
7. Making Choices 94
III. Grasping Time
8. Facing What We Cannot Change 109
9. Redeeming the Past 120
10. Preparing for the Future 130
11. Living in the Wonder of the Present Moment 142
IV. Discerning Our Calling in Life
12. Distinguishing Between Calling and Career 157
13. Discovering What We're Supposed to Do 169
14. Managing Our Many Callings 186
V. Embracing Mystery
15. Living with Paradox 203
16. Suffering Respects No Boundaries 218
17. Getting Through Suffering 227
Notes 237
Study Questions 245