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will of God

Definition:

The "will of God" refers to God's desires and plans.

• God's will especially relates to his interactions with people and how he wants people to respond to him.
• It also refers to his plans or desires for the rest of his creation.
• The term "to will" means "to determine" or "to desire."

Translation Suggestions:

• The "will of God" could also be translated as, "what God desires" or "what God has planned" or "God's purpose" or "what is pleasing to God."

Bible References:

• 1 John 02:15-17
• 1 Thessalonians 04:3-6
• Colossians 04:12-14
• Ephesians 01:1-2
• John 05:30-32
• Mark 03:33-35
• Matthew 06:8-10
• Psalms 103:20-22