As my faith has matured through prayer, study, and debate with fellow Christians and non-believers alike, I am often confronted by questions like: if salvation is by grace alone, do I actually play any role in believing? Is there a role for my “free will” for which I’ll be accountable on the day of judgement?…
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The following is my fourth installment on this topic. The first can be found here, the second here, and the third here. You can tell this is something I think about a lot. I often find engagement with others who are passionate about their understanding. Some people, of course, favor harmony over discord and hope…
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Can I choose to open the gates of heaven and let myself in? Is it my free will to decide if I’m a follower of Jesus Christ? Let’s look at a classic conundrum of the church; the role of Free will and Predestination. It seems the mere mention of “free will” always gets my engines…
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