An Anatomy of Determining the WILL of God

7 Steps INTO the will of God.
Acts 10

1. CONDITION of the Heart. We must have a God-seeking mindset that is pleasing to God.

Cornelius: v.2
Peter: v.35

2. COMMUNICATION from God. We must have sufficient knowledge of God's Word. "Faith comes by hearing... the word." Romans 10:17

Cornelius: v.3-6
Peter: v.13-15

3. COMMUNICATION with God through Prayer. A God-seeking person is constantly in touch with God. Immersion in the Word and prayer makes one sensitive to God's leading. Cornelius knew the word was from God v.4, "What is it, Lord?". Peter knew it was God v.14, "Not so, Lord."

Cornelius: v.2
Peter: v.9

4. CONFIRMATION of Revelation by the Holy Spirit which "leads into all truth" John 16:13; 14:26

Cornelius: n/a since he was not yet born again.

Peter: v.19,20

5. CONFIRMATION of Revelation by Circumstances and/or Human Agency.

Cornelius: n/a, not reliable for non-Christians
Peter: v.22,23

6. CONFORMITY and COMPLIANCE. To actually get INTO the will of God, we need to respond with Immediate Obedience to the present leading of the Holy Spirit or revelation from God.

Cornelius: v.7,8
Peter: v.23

7. CIRCUMSTANTIAL transformation. When we obey and AFTER we obey, everything changes, miracles happen, including signs and wonders.

Cornelius: v.44-48
Peter: v.45