Theology Terms Explained: “God’s Revealed Will”
In this series on the blog, we’re providing sound doctrine for everyday people by providing you with clear and simple definitions that will strengthen your theological foundation. Each article covers 4 categories including:
The Term – We lay out how it’s pronounced or synonymous terms.
The Definition – We provide the Merriam-Webster definition and an everyday version.
The Biblical Connection – We show you where the term connects with Scripture.
Used in an Everyday Conversation – We use it in a basic conversation.
The Term
God’s Revealed Will
(rih-VEELD will)
The Definition
Merriam-Webster: Reveal — to make known or disclose.
FTG Expanded Explanation: God’s revealed will refers to what He has clearly made known in Scripture concerning how people are to live, believe, and obey. Unlike His hidden sovereign decrees, God’s revealed will is openly communicated through His Word. It includes His commands, moral standards, and instructions for faithful living. While people may disobey God’s revealed will, they remain accountable to Him because He has plainly spoken.
The Biblical Connection
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever.”
Micah 6:8 – “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you…”
1 Thessalonians 4:3 – “For this is the will of God, your sanctification.”
Used in an Everyday Conversation
“Christians do not have to wonder what God desires regarding holiness, obedience, and faithful living because He has revealed it in Scripture.”
“Instead of endlessly searching for hidden signs, believers are called to obey what God has already clearly spoken in His Word. The Word is the revealed will of God.”
“God’s revealed will gives direction, wisdom, and clarity for everyday life.”
