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Free will

The natural man cannot please God; grace frees the will to choose what is good.

because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 8:7–8

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:34–36

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,

Ephesians 2:1

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Philippians 2:12–13

Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.”

John 6:65