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What does the Bible say about the bondage of the will?

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The Bible reveals that human will is bound by sin and cannot choose God without divine intervention, as seen in Romans 3:10-12.

The concept of the bondage of the will is deeply rooted in Scripture, emphasizing the total depravity of humanity as a result of sin. Romans 3:10-12 states that 'there is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.' This demonstrates that apart from God’s grace, the human will is enslaved to sin and rebels against God, rendering it incapable of choosing righteousness on its own.

The doctrine underscores the necessity of God's sovereign grace for any spiritual awakening or positive response to the Gospel. It is only through God's initiative that anyone comes to faith. Thus, the idea of the bondage of the will is critical for understanding the nature of salvation, emphasizing that it is entirely a work of God, rather than human decision-making.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10-12

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