What does 'free will' mean in relation to salvation?

From a sovereign grace theological standpoint, 'free will' is often misunderstood. While humans possess a will, it is bound by sin, leading to choices that oppose God and His ways. As articulated in the sermon, the example of Pilate delivering Jesus to the people's will illustrates that all men will freely choose their own desires, which are inevitably sinful. Scripture reveals that apart from God's grace, no one seeks after God (Romans 3:11), highlighting our need for divine intervention. In this view, salvation is by grace alone through faith, not contingent upon any human effort or choice. Thus, true freedom is found in submitting to God's sovereign grace which enables one to desire Christ.