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Why is free will decisionism considered a form of heresy?

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Free will decisionism reduces salvation to a human choice, undermining the necessity of God's grace in the process of redemption.

Free will decisionism is the belief that individuals can decide to follow Christ based on their own volition, emphasizing human choice over divine grace. This notion, which emerged from Pelagianism and was perpetuated by figures like Charles Finney, presents a distorted view of the gospel by implying that salvation is contingent upon human action. Scripture, however, consistently teaches that apart from the grace of God, no one can come to Him (John 6:44). By placing the emphasis on human decision, free will decisionism diverts attention from the transformative power of God’s sovereign grace, leading to a works-based understanding of salvation that contradicts the core of the gospel.
Scripture References: John 6:44

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