Freewill means the ability to act according to ones nature. Before a person is regenerated (heart changed) he has a sinful nature. Out of this sinful nature he is only free to sin and displease God but not free to please God. He does not have the ability to do so. When a person is regenerated (heart changed) he now out of his new nature comes to God of his own free will. His new nature allows him to freely choose God and he will do so. So, freewill is doing what your nature allows.
2006-09-03 07:04:45 · 11 answers · asked by nobodiesinc 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know that I've ever heard of that interpretation... but hey, whatever makes sense to you. And Christians probably don't understand because few truly read the Bible.
2006-09-03 07:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question makes perfect sense.
You state that free will is what your nature allows.
We freely choose to either accept or not accept God. Are there consequences for your choices- well yes. That is like saying "I freely choose to murder someone and because that is my free will I should not be punished".
We have consequences for everything we do. If we do good - then the consequences are good - if we do bad then the consequences are bad. But we choose everything we do. We are not walking zombies - we have the capability to think through our actions, way the consequences, and make a our own choices - free will. You freely choose your options.
Also, once saved always saved - as long as you choose to continually living through and believing in God and Jesus Christ. If you backslide - you must again ask Jesus into your heart for Salvation.
This does not mean you cannot make a mistake - God knows we are not perfect. But as long as we continually try and do not denounce God or Christ, stand strong in our beliefs then once saved always saved is correct.
2006-09-03 07:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by izcrystalblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your definition of ''free-will'' is dangerously close to: 'Predestination.'
Man is never 'free to sin,' he chooses to sin and disobey God--that is 'free-will.' Man can also choose not to sin which also is free-will.
Because a man is 'regenerated (heart changed as you say),' or "Saved" does not mean that he loses the ability to sin. One can never be sure of his own Salvation until he is in Heaven.
The "once Saved always Saved'' doctrine promoted by those who 'preach a religion of convenience' is erroneous and dangerous as is belief in predestination.
H
2006-09-03 07:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem of free will is the problem of whether human beings exercise control over their own actions and decisions. Addressing this problem requires understanding the relation between freedom and causation, and determining whether or not the laws of nature are causally deterministic. The various positions taken on the problem therefore differ on whether all events are determined or not—determinism versus indeterminism—and differ on whether freedom can co-exist with determinism or not—compatibilism versus incompatibilism. So, for instance, hard determinists argue that the universe is deterministic, and that this makes free will impossible.
I don't know what it means either!
2006-09-03 07:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question. How can God give us free will? And if he gave it to us can he take it away? I've never truly understood why Christians think God gave us everything. Our brains works the way it works. If we have an impulse we act on it. No one is controlling us. We wanna eat cake, we eat cake.
2006-09-03 07:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by drgnsldr_7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't ask a question like this without giving an example. I understand your explanation but please explain HOW Christians don't understand free will and maybe i will be able to answer your question.
2006-09-03 07:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by Andy O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we do God gives us a free will to choose
2006-09-03 07:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by josie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free will is doing whatever it is that you want to do.
2006-09-03 07:07:09 · answer #8 · answered by Judah's voice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz they don't believe in it. they like to pick portinos of the bible to believe that fit what they want to believe
2006-09-03 07:07:14 · answer #9 · answered by Betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats why im an atheist.
2006-09-03 07:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by purplestar02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋