Involuntary and Voluntary Obedience, 8/24/83

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of obedience in the Bible, emphasizing the need to rightly divide the Word of truth. It distinguishes between voluntary obedience, where a person consents and acts according to God's commands, and involuntary obedience, exemplified by nature and miraculous acts where no will or mind is involved. The preacher illustrates these types with biblical examples such as the calming of the storm, healing miracles, and resurrection, highlighting that both forms of obedience are present in Scripture. The message encourages understanding obedience beyond human will, recognizing God's sovereign power in all things.