Many of you godbelievers assert this belief. Why? Cite it!
2006-10-17 07:58:11 · 30 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If by free will you mean we have the capability to choose God, you're absolutely right. It is not consistent with the predestination also mentioned, and can only be interpreted in the light of predestination. We do not have free will.
2006-10-17 22:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really hate the term Free Will. It implies that I have the choice and no matter what as long as I choose it is right. That is not the case. I prefer to use the term Agency. I have th right to choose but no matter what I choose I must except the consequences of that choice. As far as scriptural references.
Deut. 30:19
Josh. 24:15
2 Sam 24:10-15
Proverbs 1:24-33
Philippians 1:21-24
Hebrews11:24-26
I would like to also add a favorite from the Book of Mormon which is not the bible but which my religion believes is also the word of God.
1 Nephi 8
1 Nephi 11
Note that the people chose to either follow the Rod of Iron of to allow the multitudes to pull them to the Great and Specious Buildings.
I hope this helps.
2006-10-17 08:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exodus 21:5 (King James Version)
Leviticus 22:18
Numbers 15:3
Samuel 17:25
Ezra 3:5
Ezra 7:16
Psalm 54:6
Hosea 14:4
Revelation 21:6
Revelation 22:17
http://www.biblegateway.com/
2006-10-17 08:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by --}--@STORMY@--}-- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Garden of Eden in Genesis, even before the "Fall of Man," God placed a tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If there had been NO tree from which Adam and Eve were given the option of eating (thereby disobeying God), could one really have said that Adam and Eve were given free will? After all, when one CANNOT choose to disobey, is that really even obedience?
I'm sure there are several examples throughout the Bible that demonstrates Free Will, but I do think this one is the first--and as such, lays the groundwork in that way:)
Thanks for reading and God Bless!
2006-10-17 08:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mary's Daughter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
open bomb doors open sir , have the cites been prep'd yes sir then
cites away
# John 7:17
If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
John 7:16-18 (in Context) John 7
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
John 15:15-17 (in Context) John 15
# Proverbs 1:29
Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD,
Proverbs 1:28-30 (in Context) Proverbs 1 (Whole Chapter)
# Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways,
Proverbs 3:30-32 (in Context) Proverbs 3
# Proverbs 8:10
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
Proverbs 8:9-11 (in Context) Proverbs 8
# Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:15-17 (in Context) Proverbs 16
He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right.
Isaiah 7:14-16 (in Context) Isaiah 7
James 4:4
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:3-5 (in Context) James 4
# 1 Peter 4:3
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
1 Peter 4:2-4 (in Context) 1 Peter 4
# Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 7:6-8 (in Context) Micah 7
Right on target sir!
God Bless you may you choose to be chosen
2006-10-17 08:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by proscunio 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here are some:
John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Hebrews 6:4-6; Hebrews 10:26-27.
God bless!
2006-10-17 08:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
De 3:19+ I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou may love the Lord thy God & obey His voice...
Isa 66:3+ He that kills an ox is compared to killing a man; he that sacrifices a lamb is compared to cutting a dog's neck; he that offers an oblation, as if offering swine's blood; he that burns incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations. I will also choose their delusions...
In Rev. people choose to bow to the beast & take its mark or choose not to.
God does a lot of the choosing through out the bible. People end up believing & confessing Jesus Christ Lord.
2006-10-17 08:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are plenty of references that talk about us choosing, but personally I believe that God is in control of everything, including our salvation. Read Ephesians 1 and Romans 9 and that will answer your questions. Also, see the second question at the link below. It is a VERY in-depth discussion and I would be happy to describe it more if you let me know.
2006-10-17 08:12:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Johnwayne 3:16 You can lead a nag to water but ya can't make'm drink, partnah!
Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, that you and your descendants might live! Choose to love the LORD your God and to obey him and commit yourself to him, for he is your life. Then you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Deuteronomy 30:19,20
2006-10-17 08:12:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Deuteronomy 30: 15,16,19,20; John 3:36
2006-10-17 08:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋