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NASB | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. |
Subject: The "Permissive Will" of God |
Bible Note: The "Permissive Will" of God NASB Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. AMPLIFIED Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]. Does the Bible teach a doctrine of the "permissive will" of God? All my life I have heard the phrase the "permissive will" of God. Many honest and good Christians believe in its existence. But is that what the Bible actually teaches? It is not my intention to offend or criticize anyone when I say: Nowhere in Scripture do I find any mention or teaching of a "permissive will" of God. It is neither expressed nor implied in the Bible. Notice that Romans 12:2 says, "...so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." What it says here is "good AND acceptable AND perfect." It does not say good OR acceptable OR perfect. Therefore, we must not interpet this verse to mean that there are 3 wills of God: 1) the good; OR 2) the acceptable; OR 3) the perfect. This verse speaks of ONE will of God: "that which is good and acceptable and perfect." ONE will, not two and not three. |
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