5/5/2023 0 Comments We are not human beings having![]() In the New Testament, sinners are commanded over and over to “repent” and “believe” (Matthew 3:2 4:17 Acts 3:19 1 John 3:23). And individuals outside of Israel were able to choose to believe and follow God as well (e.g., Ruth and Rahab). In the Old Testament, God chose a nation (Israel), but individuals within that nation still bore an obligation to choose obedience to God. ![]() ![]() The Bible is clear that we not only have the ability to choose, we also have the responsibility to choose wisely. This limitation does not mitigate our accountability. In a similar way, a man cannot choose to make himself righteous-his (sin) nature prevents him from canceling his guilt (Romans 3:23). For example, a man may choose to walk across a bridge or not to walk across it what he may not choose is to fly over the bridge-his nature prevents him from flying. Our choices are limited to what is in keeping with our nature. However, free will does not mean that mankind can do anything he pleases. ![]()
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