What is Freewill? Do we have it?
from Battlefield Theologian Hosted by Ethan Jago
The most significant question I have been asked over the years concerns the matter of Freewill. The term freewill is largely and completely misunderstood by so many individuals to mean something that it in fact does not mean when you use the words (free) & (will). Language has evolved over the years, phrases, sentences, and other items are continually changing their meaning. Often times people use words in the wrong context to mean the wrong thing leading to confusion and ambiguity..this is exactly the point and case with the term freewill. When people use this term they interconnect the words (free) and (will) making them appear to be inseparable to define the conclusion they wish to make; however, that is in error. In this podcast, we look at and define what is the will and is it free? Is there a better way to use this term? Do people who use the term "freewill" use it in the proper biblical context? Using Jonathan Edwards we will unpack this concept through examples, analogies, and stories to help you wrap your mind around this concept. Sources: Harnack, Adolph. History of Dogma. Part 2, book 2. Translated by James Millar. 1898. Reprint. New York: Dover, 1961. Edwards, Jonathan Freedom of the Will. Luther, Martin, Bondage of the Will Sproul, RC, Willing to Believe
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