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Essay / Free Will and God's Sovereignty - 1556
In this case, the two can work hand in hand. Although believers of both never say it, human opinions and beliefs are the basis of life. Everyone is entitled to both. Furthermore, God is the ruler of the universe. His control over his creation is based on his omniscience and omnipotence (Boa). In a breathtaking way, God chose to incorporate both His sovereignty and free will into His plan. Philippians 2:12-13 is made up of two verses that show the balance between the two. Paul says: “Therefore, my dear friends, 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 according to his good purpose. Believers must be careful in their actions and lifestyle. Even though we struggle, God has not let us do His will. God gives us the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Paul emphasizes both God's sovereignty and human responsibility in these two verses (Boa). We are elected because we receive Christ. According to Boa, the biblical doctrine of salvation combines divine sovereignty and human responsibility. God must call and men must respond. However, in John 6, Jesus speaks of sovereignty and human responsibility. In verse 37 he says, “Whatever the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” » In this same chapter, in verses 44 and 65, he continues with divine sovereignty and adds human responsibility in the middle in the chapter. In verse 47, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, whoever believes will have eternal life. » Here, in this one chapter, Jesus combines the two. God is in control and we are in control of our choices