What does the Bible say about human freewill?

Scripture clearly depicts that human freewill is a misconception that undermines God's sovereignty. The assertion of human self-determination contradicts biblical teachings that highlight God's mercy and power. For instance, as noted in Psalm 110:3, 'Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power,' indicating that true willingness to come to Christ is initiated by God's divine grace. The teaching of the Reformed tradition asserts that it is not by man's will or efforts but solely through God's mercy that individuals are drawn to Him.

Furthermore, the New Testament echoes this sentiment. In Ephesians 2:1-5, we learn that we are dead in sin, and it is only through God’s rich mercy and great love that we are made alive in Christ. The transformation from being spiritually dead to willingly seeking God is a work of the Holy Spirit, assuring us that God’s power is the source of our willingness. The doctrine of human freewill is thus rejected in favor of understanding God as the initiator of grace and the one who empowers us to will and to act according to His good pleasure.