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How does free will contradict God's sovereignty?

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Free will suggests that human choice can surpass God's will, undermining the belief in God's ultimate authority over salvation.

The doctrine of free will poses a significant challenge to the notion of God's sovereignty. If human beings possess a free will that is capable of resisting God's will, it implies that God is subject to human decisions, which contradicts His sovereign authority. For instance, free will proponents argue that individuals can choose to accept or reject salvation, suggesting that God's grace is contingent upon human action. However, Scripture teaches that God is the one who initiates salvation and works within believers to will and act according to His pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Thus, free will undermines the fundamental Reformed understanding that God's purpose in salvation cannot be thwarted by human decision-making.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:13, Romans 9:16, Psalm 110:3

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