The Bible teaches that human free will is subordinate to God's sovereign grace in matters of salvation.
In the context of salvation, the Bible presents human free will as operating within the boundaries of God's sovereignty. While humans are responsible for their decisions, the Scriptures clarify that our will is affected by sin and cannot choose God without His enabling grace. John 6:44 states, 'No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him,' highlighting that divine intervention is necessary for a person to choose Christ. This dependency on God's grace illustrates that salvation is ultimately a work of God, affirming the Reformed understanding that we are not saved by our free will but by His irresistible grace.
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