Rethinking the Will of God: A New Look at an Old Question

by Frank Viola

Many Christians have agonized over the quest for "God's perfect will" for their lives. In this 64-page book, Frank challenges popular notions on "finding God's will" and sheds fresh light on the subject that is highly practical, solidly Biblical, spiritually insightful, and most of all - liberating!

Genres: Theology

Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

[Viola doesn't use GoodReads. If you want to contact him, you can write him directly with a question or comment at frank@frankviola.com]

Frank is a bestselling author. He also trains people in the craft of writing and publishing through his SCRIBE online training. See http://ScribeOnline.org

Reviews

[O. Stephen Peart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provided clarity and perspective around decisions. I gave insight into who God is and who we are in Christ. The big message is God's will is really centered around our character and service to Him. Our day to day needs to align with that and that is His will.

[Duane Granston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Eye-opening. Encouraging. Liberating. Scriptural.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

"If we are yielded to Him, the Lord will forge wisdom within us on the anvil of our mistakes. This is the genius of our God. He has a way of making lemonade out of our lemons."

[Chris Bean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how Frank focused on the 4 ways the will of God is used in the Scriptures (I will study the Scripture myself to see if these things are so-Acts 17:11).
1.) God's eternal will
2.) God's sovergin will
3.) God's moral will
4.) God's will in calling and gifting in the body of Christ.

I also liked how Frank used the illustration of a parking lot to describe the boundary of God's will for
a person's life.

[Candace Novakowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent study on the Holy Spirit and His desire to lead and help us each and every day. The piles of Scripture references is refreshing. We did this in small groups over the past six weeks. We learned a lot and are already seeing the benefits of really realizing how much the Holy Spirit guides us in everything

[Hadid Boneta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was taught that the will of God was very narrow and I lived in fear of being outside of His will because of this. This book clears up a lot of misconceptions about God's will. This allows the believer to stop walking in fear and start boldly living the abundant life Christ promised.

[Kgomotso Joshua-Dada · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great and enlightening book about what God's will entail. It helped me to get a clearer perspective and removed the burden surrounding "missing" God's will. It is a must read for every believer and anyone who would like to know what God's will is.

[Christopher Maselli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Every Christian should read this one.

[Jhunnelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

[Andy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clears up so much weird thinking related to this common question that runs in Evangelical circles in the American institutional church. The answer will surprise you. Very helpful.