Knowing the Will of God for Your Life: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

How can you know the will of God for your life? Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that learning God’s will may actually be simpler than we realize.
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[@BenjaminBowmanlive]

There is no joy outside of Christ. There is no love outside of the love of Jesus. There is no assurance outside of obedience. Amen!

[@walkingbears1630]

That really was lovely.

[@BenjaminBowmanlive]

@@walkingbears1630 thank you. It was my prayer as response to this incredible message.

[@jarroddavid8352]

This comment is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Thank you!

[@gigaesti12]

Ecclesiastes really explains what you said. Salomon had all pleasure possible in his lifetime. But nothing could pleasure him like the love of Christ. Only Christ can fill up that hole in your life. He's everything for you.

[@NinaSofia_]

Amén ❤

[@Gnmercjr76]

Right now in the church I'm attending they always say God told me or impressed on me and even circumstances . I don't know but I question that. The Bible is the only source of truth

[@gusangulo3992]

Depending on what other questionable things they say I would start looking for a new church. What area are u in?

[@renekukard9279]

Ask those people in what voice did they hear God.

[@markbryant5965]

Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit these people at all, saith the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:31-32).

[@boogotti1173]

God only speaks to us thru his word alone . Amen..🙏

[@skylee5029]

I can tell you with absolutely certainty that there are things God has told me directly. I will also say though, that there are a great many possibilities that may be within God's Will, but are completely optional and He leaves them to my choice. In particular, I do believe God gave me a choice as to who my wife would be.

[@alaskanmom2659]

I just started reading a book about this subject! Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung and I’m blown away that I never knew this! I come from a Catholic and charismatic background (was saved late in life) but recently started studying scripture and realizing that all I’ve been taught is wrong! So thankful for these biblical teachings for us who came into the faith with no biblical knowledge!

[@lunbabuichiru6320]

Is the book by Rev DeYoung good and helpful?

[@alaskanmom2659]

@@lunbabuichiru6320 It absolutely is very helpful! I highly recommend it!

[@lunbabuichiru6320]

@@alaskanmom2659 Thank you

[@iacoponefurio1915]

@@alaskanmom2659 James Montgomery Boice has some great books I enjoy biographies also John knox William Tyndale Steve lawson wrote some of them too

[@alerdman2002]

Me too!!! Lutheran and.non denominational churches....teaching another " jesus"

[@tamaramalone-qj3hv]

Listening to Proverbs helps much to find the will of God for ones life for instance one Proverb says the integrity of the upright will guide them. God loves uprightness and holiness and each Christian must always take the path in life that accords with uprightness integrity uprightness and holiness.

[@aterinkansou3602]

Thank you for all your comments, it really encouraged me to keep going in my walk with the Lord.

[@dstar57]

I see so much beauty and I smell fragrance in the word of GOD that it makes me feel run to HIM in every minute of my life AND HE IS OUR FATHER

[@oar-N-oasis]

There's no Joy in DISOBEDIENCE 🙂

[@abeychan1970]

And God Holy Spirit is here to guide us. We are still living in Grace Days.

[@walkingbears1630]

I can imagine RC having some good conversations up there! Thank you, Legionnaire Ministry! 🕊️

[@Qui_Gon_Jinn_76]

Ligonier 🙂

[@jessyjonas4988]

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." Psalm32:8 This is the Word of the Lord

[@alkatheri-pk4hc]

Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. [This Verse 2:255 is called Ayatul-Kursi.] [Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@alkatheri-pk4hc Evangelist ROBERT MARTIN BREAKTHROUGH

[@robertplank6284]

Miss this man.

[@believejesusislord578]

Read the Bible - know the will of God. Amen 🙏🏾

[@SavedRickAstley]

never gonna give you up never honna let you down never gonna run around and desert you

[@ceciliakirkman7742]

Obedience to the Word of God is the safest plumbline - what wisdom with which he answered the woman & how true that when we truly want God's answers, we have to hear what He's really saying & be prepared to trust Him ... or not ... & then decide if we Truly want GOD's answers!

[@Janetsfaithtable]

Glory to God 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ericohlsson5343]

Perfect message at the perfect time. Thank you

[@JoaoVitor-vz2ow]

Thank you guys! Hugs from Brazil. God bless u all

[@imbatman3620]

This is the will of God Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.6:6 "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts." *And remember this as well DEUTERONOMY 29:29 "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law."...be blessed and share 🙏

[@carrollatchman985]

God's will is perfect!

[@rhondae8222]

Prase God (Christ) for that biblical message by the late R.C. Sproul. 😊

[@lisanelke9726]

This was an excellent explanation of how to make decisions as a Christian. 🙏💖

[@reedblackwell6262]

Listen 2 ya for years 🎗️Rip Bro 🌌

[@merakiwork3102]

Amen!

[@kenzoismyhachiko]

🙏🏽

[@texsis2112]

If it makes your life better & it's biblical, it's 'part' of Gods will. He wants us happy Yet, we are to do all we can to work things out in a marriage & it will make one stronger. Love concurs all.! Unless repetitive cheating is involved, try to work at it. Pray daily, constantly & read His word. ❤️🙏✝️

[@iacoponefurio1915]

@@kywriter1526 Amen. What a wacky totally oppositional to the bible hypocrisy to claim mickey mouse is up in heaven hoping we are happy as we are. Wow. "Thy Rod and thy staff they comfort me." Sad those in the prosperity cults never read believe or internalize what the scriptures actually say.

[@iacoponefurio1915]

In this world you will have trouble You will be hated of all nations for my sake

[@iacoponefurio1915]

You messed up this isnt the kenny copeland page homie hahahahaha

[@kevinclint7588]

FOR I KNOW THE THOUGHTS THAT I THINK TOWARD YOU , SAITH THE LORD , THOUGHTS OF PEACE , AND NOT OF EVIL , TO GIVE YOU AN EXPECTED END . JEREMIAH 29 : 11 KJV

[@jessyjonas4988]

Also The will of God is what He is asking us to do right now. Sometimes we project trying to find the will of God Do what He is asking right now

[@davidadeniran2575]

Is God asking anything right now other than he asked before in the Bible?

[@Yesica1993]

And sometimes that is not clear, especially when you're faced with making difficult decisions.

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@Yesica1993 ask the Lord to show you the way He will do it And He will give you His peace

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@Yesica1993 "will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." Psalm 32:8 This is the Word of the Lord

[@josueperez704]

❤

[@dalvoenriquescarpa]

Very Good!

[@faithreformedbaptistchurch8826]

Thank you for the message

[@mikewest3199]

I love your insights, and I will see you soon. But not yet.

[@greenguy2246]

Keep going guys!

[@kindnesslove2271]

Amen. Thank you! So much for sharing.

[@MrPatdeeee]

"Knowing the Will of God for Your Life" Yes kind Sir...one could follow Paul's (and all the other "Gospel" writers) espousal's in say Ephesians 6:16-20 (and all the other Gospel writings)...and achieve what they were trying to say. However... There is a much easier and faster way; and even more; IF they simply bring Jesus (who IS God Almighty) closer to them. And pray often sincerely (every day) to Jesus ALONE; and stop trying to do it ourselves. And put it ALL on Jesus. Oh indeed Yes! I believe He loves that! Where Jesus runs interference; between satan and us; when we pray sincerely these words... Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. And then all of the Euphemistic words Paul wrote (and other writings); become moot (even though Paul is the greatest messenger of Jesus' Gospel there will ever be). But even then; when on going directly to Jesus; we achieve MUCH more! Now I tried their ways to do what God (who IS Jesus) wanted us to do. For... 69 yrs of my reading my bible (beginning in 1941); I was hanging on to what every writer of my bible wrote. And, in essence, Jesus was FAR away. For I used the word "God" and my bible instead of Jesus. NOT letting ANY one know who was my true God (that was Jesus). But 15 yrs ago that ALL changed... I no longer "first": open my bible. NO! Now, I pray to Jesus first sincerely and often; that He will give me Wisdom, Understanding and the Truth. Thus today I Have Jesus right WITH me all day, every day. And believe this or not... ...My life has much more joy, peace, MORE money than I ever could fathom; happiness so incredible; I can't describe. With NO "worries" any more. Nor do I care. Because I have Jesus (the ONLY true God) with me; no matter where I am. And I talk/and pray to Him often; every day and often. Praise His Holy Name. Try it Brethren. It WORKS.. ..In any case kind Sir, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!.

[@felipekennedy3135]

My Sheep hears my Voice, and they Follow Me.

[@Yesica1993]

80 years old and she's never read 1 Corinthians 7? I wish pastors would not use examples like this. Her situation is specifically and clearly addressed in Scripture. I'm not saying obeying it is easy! I'm just saying it's clear. The other things are the hard ones, where you have to choose between options that all seem to be within the guidelines given by Scripture. I wish I had heard teaching like this when I got saved at 18. I was at that tumultuous stage where you're ending high school and having to make huge decisions that will affect the rest of your life: Should I go to college? If so, where? What should I study? Should I just find a job? What job? Where should live? On and on. I was newly saved so I was still new to reading the Bible. But I desperately wanted to do God's will. I ended up being more passive than maybe I should have been. I was paralyzed with fear of making a wrong decision. I prayed and prayed, but clear direction didn't seem to happen. Now I'm my 50s and my life has gone nowhere. It's so depressing.

[@iacoponefurio1915]

God is not there to cater to you every moment of your life lol He is refining for Himself a people a bride. You cannot look at yourself bit on Christ. You must be born again of the spirit. The western revivalist construct of getting saved by ones own prayer can be a good start but it doesnt entitle you to a perfect life full of blessings.

[@iacoponefurio1915]

For He has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power of Love and of a Sound mind. Ye must be born again.

[@MSHOOD123]

God bless you 🙏🏻 💌

[@Yesica1993]

@@iacoponefurio1915 "God is not there to cater to you every moment of your life lol" I never said He was. Take your nastiness elsewhere. I don't need it.

[@Yesica1993]

I'm already born again.

[@bloodmooncomix457]

Let make this confession right now, every message this man preaches, it's hard remember that he's a college professor not a pastor! 😲 In fact my fantasy interview would be between RC sproul, John Macarthur, and Jordan Peterson on the "Sovereignty of God"! Just think of it, a seasoned pastor, a professor in reformed theology and a clinical psychologist! Sweet!👌😙😀😁

[@gazdagonline4464]

We actually messaged Ben Shapiro suggesting if he would interview John Macarthur & JP together. Considering he has interviewed them individually. That would be an awesome one to watch.

[@rlyle5804]

What song played in the background?

[@rondunn4336]

How can anyone possibly know - Answer the chicken and the egg as well? Please!

[@Yesica1993]

Where is the full message? I can't find it.

[@SantaCruz-tr8qy]

Ezekiel 24:14 I the Lord have said the word and I will do it; This is God's Will for Life. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jeremiah 14:14 Then the LORD said, “These prophets are telling lies in my name. I did not send them or tell them to speak. I did not give them any messages. They prophesy of visions and revelations they have never seen or heard. They speak foolishness made up in their own lying hearts. Jeremiah 27:15 For I have not sent them,' declares the LORD, 'and yet they are prophesying falsely in My name; therefore I will banish you and you will perish--you and the prophets who prophesy to you.'" And they will say; ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ Not only will you need this information for yourself, but you want to share this with others. These are not fables , but Divine commands. Who to believe GOD or your Pastor ???

[@jamesmcallister9645]

It's impossible to know what the will of God is for you in the life he ( Almighty God has given you if you do not read your bible and pray for Jesus says he the comforter, will teach you all things. ) Glory to God.

[@markbryant5965]

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and get back to me if you still don't know His will afterward.

[@jamesmcallister9645]

@@markbryant5965 Thank you for your time and reply.1 Thessalonians 5:18 is a perfect example of God's will as is 1 Thessalonians 4:3 and there are numerous scriptures to reflect on. God bless you and your family .

[@charleshinchcliff3495]

No it's because of his free will that allows us to choose, he is no dictator.

[@markbryant5965]

Mistake #1 - it's not our life. We are not our own (1 Corinthians 6:19), Mistake #2 - God's will is clearly told to us in Scripture, given with the simplicity of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3). What is it? Give thanks in all things - for this is God's will concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Don't need an eight-minute video to tell me this.

[@robharrell-xd2pi]

Once again no mention or understanding of the leading of the Spirit of God. How unfortunate.

[@STARSILVER117]

Jesus blatantly said the will of God is to believe in the one he sent. John 6:39-40

[@alkatheri-pk4hc]

Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. [This Verse 2:255 is called Ayatul-Kursi.] [Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

[@brodiapunch]

The will of God is compassion to those that show compassion. Love your neighbors as yourself. And yet, why do we treat the LGBT community as a pariah and not our neighbors?

[@sellmorehomesnow]

Prolly the same reason why we don’t keep company with the adulterous or the unbeliever.

[@tashriquemoodley6699]

We do treat them with love, at least I hope you do. But if we really love them we will tell them the truth that what there doing is sinful. I mean thats what christ did he always told the truth and as we know christ is the embodiment of truth and love.

[@billreal76]

They need to repent of their behavior and trust that the Lord will redirect their behavior and habits to the will of God. They are violating the direct will of God by their behavior. Romans 1 & Leviticus 18 & 20.

[@1Whipperin]

Great teaching but why must he raise the volume of his voice like an excited hyena when storytelling? ?

[@5points7019]

When you come across the lecture he gives explaining why, youll understand. It has to do with his time in seminary, his learning how to speak in front of people and if you've ever heard his one professor, John gerstner, speak then you will really understand. It has to do with intonation, expression, placing emphasis on key words etc to get an idea across.

[@1Whipperin]

@@5points7019 Why not just let the power of the word of God be enough without the salesmanship?

[@joaomatheusbeck7664]

@@1Whipperin When you speak, do you speak in a monotone? Or does your voice change in tone in response to the emotions you feel while speaking? Do you realize how God has given us the blessed ability by which we are able to show emotion and feeling through our voices? Just apreciate the gifts of God in creation and the preaching of his word. God bless you, brother! I edit my response for I was too quick to judge, and for that I am sorry! God bless!

[@1Whipperin]

@@joaomatheusbeck7664 Yes, no and yes. Hey Christian. I'm not complaining, I am asking questions. Please be charitable and judge righteous judgment.

[@carmensiekierke3579]

@@1Whipperin Bill, support your criticism that R. C. Sproul is "selling" Christianity.

[@demosthenesflorival6555]

Amen!

[@JoseSanchez0795]

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