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How does the concept of free will relate to salvation in Reformed theology?

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In Reformed theology, free will is viewed in light of total depravity, affirming that true will to come to Christ is enabled by God's grace.

Reformed theology asserts that while humans possess a will, it is bound by the sin nature stemming from the Fall. We are unable to choose God without His intervening grace, as expressed in John 6:44, which states that no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him. This acknowledges the sovereignty of God in salvation, emphasizing that any inclination to choose Christ is initiated by God's grace, not our own volition. Therefore, free will exists but operates within the context of God's sovereign plan, ensuring that salvation is attributed entirely to God's mercy and power.
Scripture References: John 6:44, Romans 9:16

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