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What does the Bible say about God's will vs man's will?

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The Bible teaches that God's will is sovereign and determines all things, while man’s will is naturally enslaved to sin and cannot choose God without divine intervention.

Scripture reveals a stark contrast between God's will and man's will. Man's will is not free in the sense that it can choose God on its own. Instead, the Bible describes man's heart as wicked and deceitful, incapable of doing good (Jeremiah 17:9). This is evident in passages such as John 5:40, where Christ states that people will not come to Him for life, emphasizing their unwillingness. In contrast, God's will is sovereign and unassailable; He ordains every event according to His purpose (Ephesians 1:11). Therefore, it is only through God's divine intervention that an individual can respond positively to the gospel and come to Christ. The necessity of God's heavenly drawing is evident in John 6:44, which states, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him."
Scripture References: Jeremiah 17:9, John 5:40, John 6:44, Ephesians 1:11

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Not My Will But God's Will
Paul Pendleton · Apr 16, 2023
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