Dictionary of Bible Themes The ability to make decisions without being coerced by external forces. Scripture stresses that people are confronted with free choices between good and evil and commands them to choose good. However, it also notes that limitations are placed upon human actions through the enslaving power of sin. Deuteronomy 11:26-28Freedom of the will See also Freedom of the will to choose between good and evil Deuteronomy 30:15-16,19Joshua 24:15 1 Chronicles 28:9 Jeremiah 26:3 Ezekiel 18:21-23 Isaiah 55:6 See also Freedom of the will to seek and find God Amos 5:4Acts 2:21 Romans 10:11 Isaiah 28:16 Revelation 22:17 Romans 7:14-20 The effect of sin upon freedom of the will See also Sin prevents human beings from breaking free from its bondage Romans 6:16,22; 7:25Hebrews 3:13 Paul stresses that it is only through Jesus Christ that human beings can be freed from servitude to sin. See also Sin hardens human hearts Daniel 5:20Romans 1:21 Ephesians 4:17-19 Exodus 9:12 See also God hardens human hearts Exodus 4:21; 10:20; 14:4,8Deuteronomy 2:30 Joshua 11:19-20 Romans 1:22-24; 9:17-18 1 Samuel 6:6 See also Human beings harden their own hearts Exodus 8:15,32Psalms 95:8 Proverbs 28:14 Hebrews 3:8,15; 4:7 See also 1130 God, sovereignty5051 responsibility 6030 sin, avoidance 6257 unbelievers 7366 freewill offering 8207 commitment 8408 decision-making |
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