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How do we know free will is not a biblical doctrine?

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The New Testament explicitly teaches that the will of man is not the determining factor in salvation, but rather God's mercy.

The concept of free will, particularly in the context of salvation, is not supported by Scripture. John 1:12-13 clarifies that the right to become children of God is a result of being born of God, not of the will of man. Similarly, Romans 9:16 states that it is not of him who wills or runs, underscoring that divine mercy, rather than human choice, is what determines salvation. The emphasis on God's initiative in salvation stresses the sovereign grace of God, which challenges the notion of free will as a central role in redemption.
Scripture References: John 1:12-13, Romans 9:16, Ephesians 1:4-5

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