How Then Should We Choose? – Three Views on God's Will and Decision Making

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; Discerning God's will: the specific-will view -- Walking in wisdom: the wisdom view -- Learning to listen: the relationship view. Publisher Marketing: The three-views approach is an effective and succinct means of introducing theological subjects to readers of all levels. How Then Should We Choose? applies this proven format to the vital topic of decision making and the Christian's search for the will of God. Garry Friesen of Multnomah Bible College, Henry and Richard Blackaby of Blackaby Ministries International, and Gordon T. Smith of Regent College each contribute summaries of their perspectives on God's will and their approaches to decision making. Friesen discusses the "wisdom" view, Henry and Richard Blackaby delineate the "specific will" view, and Smith champions the "relationship" view of God's will. In an effort to make this discussion reader friendly, the contributors have applied their beliefs regarding God's will and decision making to three practical, concrete topics: career, relationships, and stewardship. Using three hypothetical stories, the authors illustrate how their respective views would influence decisions in these common areas of concern. Contributor Bio:  Huffman, Douglas S Douglas S. Huffman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is Professor and Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California. Huffman is author of The Handy Guide for New Testament Greek and Verbal Aspect Theory and the Prohibitions in the Greek New Testament, and he is editor of Christian Contours. Contributor Bio:  Blackaby, Henry Henry Blackaby is the author of over a dozen books, including the best-selling "Experiencing God" Bible studies. Dr. Blackaby is a graduate of the University of British Columbia. He has a Th. M. degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, has received four honorary doctorate degrees, and is the president of Henry Blackaby Ministries. Dr. Blackaby and his wife have five married children, all serving in Christian ministry. They are blessed with fourteen grandchildren. Contributor Bio:  Blackaby, Richard Richard Blackaby earned a Bachelors degree in history from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a Master of Divinity and a Ph. D. in Church History from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity from Dallas Baptist University. Richard served as senior pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba and then as president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta for thirteen years. Contributor Bio:  Friesen, Garry Mike Abendroth serves as pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in Massachusetts and graduated from The Master's Seminary (MDiv) and Southern Seminary (DMin). He hosts the daily broadcast No Compromise Radio and is an adjunct professor at Southern Seminary. Contributor Bio:  Smith, Gordon T Gordon T. Smith is president and professor of systematic and spiritual theology at Ambrose University College and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He is the author of many books, including Courage and Calling: Maximizing Your God-Given Potential and The Voice of Jesus: Discernment, Prayer and the Witness of the Spirit.