Light + Truth How to Discern God’s Will
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Jan 26, 2026 
John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for expository preaching and founding Desiring God, unpacks Romans 12:1–2. He distinguishes God’s sovereign decrees from moral commands. He traces Scripture examples, explains how sovereignty relates to the cross, and lays out three stages for discerning God’s moral will. He shows how a renewed mind shapes spontaneous, righteous responses.
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Two Senses Of God's Will
- John Piper distinguishes two senses of 'the will of God': sovereign decree and moral command.
- Understanding which sense is meant clarifies how Scripture speaks about events and obligations.
Sovereign Will Embraces All Events
- The sovereign will includes everything that comes to pass, even evil, because God governs all things.
- Accepting this preserves the biblical truth that the cross was ordained in God's counsel.
Command Versus Decree
- God's will of command (what He requires) often differs from what He decrees will happen.
- He commands holiness now even when He does not enact perfected obedience immediately.
