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What does the Bible say about the role of the will in salvation?

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The Bible teaches that our will plays a role in salvation, but it is ultimately governed by God's grace.

In John 5, Jesus asks the impotent man if he is willing to be made whole, highlighting the importance of the individual's desire in salvation. However, it is crucial to understand that our will is influenced by our nature. According to Ephesians 2:3, we are by nature children of wrath, meaning that in our fallen state, our wills are not inclined towards salvation. It is only through God's sovereign grace that we become willing to respond to Him. Psalm 110:3 affirms that God's people shall be willing in the day of His power, demonstrating that the transformation of the will is a work of God.
Scripture References: John 5, Ephesians 2:3, Psalm 110:3

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