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Does free will affect God's ability to save individuals?

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No, God’s sovereignty in salvation supersedes human free will and decision-making.

The assertion that human free will can thwart or assist God's saving work is fundamentally flawed. The Bible teaches that salvation is entirely initiated by God's will, as stated in John 1:12-13, where it clarifies that believers are 'born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.' This highlights that the new birth and salvation are not contingent upon human effort or decision but are entirely of God’s grace. Therefore, the idea that human choice has the power to make God's work a success or failure diminishes His omnipotence and sovereignty.
Scripture References: John 1:12-13

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