Bible Question: If men and angels can do evil because they have free will and God can do no evil, does it follow that God does not have free will? |
Bible Answer: Men have free will in two choices: to either choose the Lord or to not choose the Lord (in their own individual capacity) as Lord and Savior.Angels act only to carry out God's commands, and they do not act independently of God (Psalm 91:11, 103:20). God's angels cannot 'fall' or choose not to do His bidding. After the angelic revolt, God permanently confined the holiness of the angels who chose to remain loyal to Him (1 Timothy 5:21). God has apparently given them a special grace of perseverance to enable them to permanently retain their position as holy angels. So the question of free will does not apply to angels.The question of God having 'free will' is a little bit absurd. God is Ruler of all, Sovereign and Mighty God. He can do whatever He wants! There is no higher power or ultimate authority over God. He is the ultimate authority! And all of creation must answer to Him (Romans 14:11). |