This is a thread meant to explore the differences between those who hold to the doctrine of election vs. those who hold to the doctrine of freewill.
Rules:
1) No snarkiness. ( Smart Alec answers turn away others more than lead them to truth)
2) No extended cut and paste posts. ( we all can refer to theologian's books)
3) No extended posts. (If you can't explain yourself succinctly, move on)
First off, definitions are in order:
Total depravity:
Total depravity is a theological doctrine derived from the Augustinian concept of original sin. It is the teaching that, as a consequence of the Fall of Man, every person born into the world is enslaved to the service of sin and, apart from the efficacious or prevenient grace of God, is utterly unable to choose to follow God, refrain from evil, or accept the gift of salvation as it is offered.
Free Will:
Free will is the ability of agents to make choices. In philosophy controversy exists as to what degree and under what circumstances free will is possible.[1]
Rules:
1) No snarkiness. ( Smart Alec answers turn away others more than lead them to truth)
2) No extended cut and paste posts. ( we all can refer to theologian's books)
3) No extended posts. (If you can't explain yourself succinctly, move on)
First off, definitions are in order:
Total depravity:
Total depravity is a theological doctrine derived from the Augustinian concept of original sin. It is the teaching that, as a consequence of the Fall of Man, every person born into the world is enslaved to the service of sin and, apart from the efficacious or prevenient grace of God, is utterly unable to choose to follow God, refrain from evil, or accept the gift of salvation as it is offered.
Free Will:
Free will is the ability of agents to make choices. In philosophy controversy exists as to what degree and under what circumstances free will is possible.[1]
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