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The concept of His will in Christianity

According to Christianity, His will encompasses the divine intentions and purposes that guide human actions and desires. It highlights the need for individuals to align their choices with God's will, which is seen as the ultimate authority and a source of spiritual strength. His will reflects Jesus Christ's mission to save humanity and encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of divine guidance, leading to forgiveness, transformation, and fulfillment in their spiritual journeys.

Synonyms: Testament, Desire, Intention, Wish, Determination, Resolve, Steadfastness, Tenacity

In German: Sein Wille; In Spanish: Su voluntad; In Finnish: Hänen tahtonsa; In Dutch: Zijn wil; In Malay: KehendakNya; In Swedish: Hans vilja; In French: Sa volonté

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Christian concept of 'His will'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The text describes Jesus' power, and the effect of his actions.[1] (2) This refers to what you will do if you love Christ, and you will do His will, and it is a part of the all-subduing gaze, and it is the plastic part of the life.[2] (3) The thing that Jesus hastened to the Cross to obey, and because He loved the whole world, wanting to save them, thus saying to Judas, 'Do it quickly, that the world's salvation and that man's salvation may be accomplished.'[3] (4) The thing that Jesus Christ came to do and delighted in, and the disciples should also do, and the habitual tenor of the life of the disciples should not contradict the life of the Master, and disobey His commandments.[4] (5) The exercise of divine power, which was the real cause of the miracle, demonstrating that the outcome was determined by Jesus's intention.[5]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) His will, in reference to the new order of things, was completely viewed by the Apostles in their Gospel history and epistles, along with the Apocalypse.[6]

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) The speaker is referring to the divine intentions or desires, expressing a wish to understand and execute these effectively in their life and actions.[7]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) This refers to the intentions, desires, or determination of a specific individual or entity, often guiding their actions and decisions.[8]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The state of this is sick in Simon, and the demon does not dwell in him against it; therefore, if anyone attempted to drive the demon out of him, it would be like killing him, since it is inseparable from himself and has become his very soul.[9] (2) This encompasses the way one should conduct their life, emphasizing the avoidance of actions like murder or adultery, while also steering clear of feelings like hatred and covetousness, and the need to dismiss anger, pride, and boasting.[10] (3) It is necessary to submit to the divine purpose, which is carried out by celestial beings who are always prepared to carry out the commands of the higher power.[11] (4) The autonomous decision of Jesus Christ to become man among men, allowing him to teach and convert the human race, as described within the provided text.[12] (5) This refers to the intentions or desires of the divine being, which can be considered in addition to the divine essence, as stated in the text provided.[13]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) His Will is to be performed and obeyed, as it encompasses the source of punishment, compassion, and the bestowal of life, death, riches, and poverty.[14] (2) The king wanted the people to do this, according to the provided text.[15] (3) This refers to the divine purpose, and those who follow it will receive everything they ask for from God.[16] (4) This refers to the divine entity's desires and intentions, which are absolute and cannot be opposed or questioned.[17] (5) God's Will is mentioned in the context of God making Solomon of his father, and the son of Solomon, and the son is told to do the good pleasure of God.[18]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) This is the will of God, and the text states that the petition for it to be done on earth is asking for the commandments to be obeyed by men as well as by angels.[19]

From: Works of St. Anselm

(1) This refers to the will that someone invariably chooses, and it is not improper to say that God draws or moves him when he gives him this will.[20]

From: The city of God

(1) This is the choice of man that can result in a corrupted state, and that God can also use.[21]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This describes the desires and intentions of God, and the text states that even when people act according to their own desires, they may still be fulfilling this.[22] (2) His will is irreversible, and the knowledge of future things cannot be changed, because that knowledge ariseth from his will, and if God can never decay into weakness, there can be no variation of his knowledge.[23]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.