FREE WILL

 Free will is when a sentient being has the ability to make decisions apart from any other influence. The decision made is completely their own. 

In the garden of Eden Adam disobeyed GOD. Adam by his own free will chose to obey Satan rather than GOD. This act invokes a spiritual principle; “whoever you render your self a servant to obey, that is who you will obey.”  Romans 6:16 Adam rendered himself a servant to obey Satan rather than GOD. Adam made a free will decision to do this. 1 Timothy 2:14  The fact that GOD in eternity knew Adam would sin but yet gave Adam this choice is proof of free will. GOD did not force HIS will on Adam.  

When a third of the angels under Satans command rebelled against GOD this too was their choice by free will.  GOD knew in eternity this would happen too.  All of these events would fit in completely with what GOD always knew would happen and GOD also knew that HE could use these events to complete HIS will for humanity.  

There are people that say man has no free will and that GOD forced both angles and Adam to sin and this because GOD wanted to show HIS great power by offering salvation to angels and humanity. They say GOD created evil as well as good.  Well, if you believe that you have been deceived along with anyone else who believes this garbage.  

If what these carnal people say is true it would make GOD the cause of all evil and sin. It would make GOD HIS own worst enemy.  It makes GOD the Devil.  This is spiritually insane thinking.  

We are told by Christ and the Apostles to submit our will to GOD. James 4:7  Hebrews 12:9  Ephesians 4:27  Jesus submitted his will to GOD.  Jesus said, “not my will but your will be done.”  Jesus had his own will but submitted it to his GOD. We must do the same.  How then can we do this if we have no free will to submit ?  Jesus said, “You are of your father the devil and the desires (will) of your father you will do.”  They rendered themselves servants of the Devil.  All unconverted humanity does this. 

 The Ten Commandments gave all humanity a choice again, to obey GOD or the Devil but even for people that tried to keep them were condemned to death by them because no one can keep them.  The lesson of these Ten Commandments has never been learned by humanity except for GODS elect saints. GOD forces no one to do anything with respect to salvation but has forced certain carnal people to do things HE wanted them to do, like hardening Pharos heart or inspiring the high priest when Jesus was crucified to say, “Consider that it is expedient for us that one man die for the people and not that the whole nation should perish.” John 11:49-52  and there are other examples.  

The Almighty GOD is love and is a righteous GOD and never tempts anyone to sin.  James 2:13. The tempter is Satan and Satan is not some imaginary spirit, he is very real and wanders about seeking whom he may devour.  

It is impossible for anyone to escape doing the will of the Devil unless GOD gives you HIS spirit.  Acts 26:15-18   Then by GODS spirit we are given both the will and the ability to do GODS will.  Philippians 2:13  2 Corinthians 3:5  1 Corinthians 12:6  We surrender our will to GOD just as Jesus did and all the works of righteousness and love are done in us by GOD. 

 So you see, we have free will, we can choose but not all people choose to follow Jesus, like the rich young ruler. GOD elects, selects, calls and chooses only people who will repent and submit their wills to HIM.  This is why so many have been called but very very few are chosen.