Free Will

It’s a complicated notion. We have autonomy to set goals (or not), make plans (or not), work hard (or not), and be kind (or not). We have a choice.

But… if God is in control, what’s the point? If he already knows what the outcome is, why does it matter what we choose to do? Is that really free will?

For some reason, as a self reliant, bootstrap culture we set up a binary framework. Either we have free will or God is in control of the outcome.

It’s hard to fathom. Major atrocities, deep suffering, and evil acts are all a part of God’s plan? Really? As humans we want control and we want things to make sense. We claim to have a clear picture of what justice is and it’s violated constantly. Why would God do this?

What if free will and God’s sovereignty co-exist? We choose our plans yet God is in control of the steps.

Is it possible that all of our choices matter but don’t determine the future? Yes.

Hat Tip to T. Keller