Why is the concept of free will debated in Christianity?

The debate over free will centers on how humans relate to God’s sovereignty. In the sermon, it is emphasized that while man has desires ('want to'), he does not possess true free will to choose God apart from divine intervention. This idea is supported by James 4:15, which encourages believers to say, 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that,' indicating total reliance on God's sovereign will. The distinction is crucial: Reformed theology asserts that true choice in spiritual matters is a divine gift rather than an inherent capability of man.