Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion? - Softcover

Waltke, Bruce K.; MacGregor, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802839746 ISBN 13: 9780802839749

Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2002

Synopsis

For many, trying to discover "God's will" is a confusing and frustrating process. In an effort to divine God's will, people try praying harder, meditating more on Scripture, or briefly living a better life. But as this insightful book shows, such activities have more in common with paganism than with biblical Christianity.

Exploring a misunderstood area of Christian concern, Bruce Waltke asks, Can we ever know God's will? In pursuit of a satisfying answer, he examines many practices that Christians pass off as divine guidance -- following hunches, casting lots, looking for signs, and others -- and suggests that such practices actually bear an unsettling resemblance to the ways pagans seek divine guidance. Instead, Waltke gently shows readers that the truest course to the will of God is found in faithfully answering the call to walk close to the Lord and be conformed to his likeness. Only then will we have the heart of God and know what pleases him.

Packed with clear, practical advice for meaningful Christian living, Finding the Will of God will be valued by all.

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Review

"Praise for the first edition"
J. I. PACKER
Bruce Waltke shows that God guides his servants not by dubious techniques of divination but by the discipline of purehearted decision-making. Waltke s quiet, honest, Bible-soaked wisdom will be a godsend to puzzled people in this much-misunderstood area of Christian concern. This book is a beam of true light and a breath of fresh air.
WALTER C. KAISER JR.
What a rare combination good biblical interpretation and judicious common sense, blended in the right mixture all in one book. Waltke s style is provocative, thoughtful, refreshing, and richly illustrated from living applications of the principles he advocates.
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Praise for the first edition

J. I. PACKER
-Bruce Waltke shows that God guides his servants not by dubious techniques of divination but by the discipline of purehearted decision-making. Waltke's quiet, honest, Bible-soaked wisdom will be a godsend to puzzled people in this much-misunderstood area of Christian concern. This book is a beam of true light and a breath of fresh air.-

WALTER C. KAISER JR.
-What a rare combination -- good biblical interpretation and judicious common sense, blended in the right mixture -- all in one book. Waltke's style is provocative, thoughtful, refreshing, and richly illustrated from living applications of the principles he advocates.-

About the Author

Bruce K. Waltke is Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale, and professor emeritus of biblical studies at Regent College, Vancouver. His many previous books include The Psalms as Christian Worship, The Psalms as Christian Lament, and commentaries on Proverbs.

Edition details

• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802839746
• ISBN 13: 9780802839749
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 194