Bible Question:
My question is, in the bible it says "many are called but only few are chosen" This implies that we do not have free will, but instead God chooses only few of us to be close to him. I am confused by this passage, please help! |
Bible Answer: Dear st8982, Welcome to the forum! Your confusion arises out of a proper understanding of the Gospel call and election. The Gospel call is extended to all men freely. However, it is in the nature of fallen men that they hate God (Luke 16:13), refuse to obey Him (Romans 8:28), and only pursue their own course (Isaiah 53:6). This they do perfectly exercising their freedom to choose. Without God's intervention, absolutely no one would choose to obey the Gospel. Nevertheless, He chose some men to be saved (Ephesians 1:4). It is a matter of grace (2 Timothy 1:9; Romans 11:6), not a matter of foreknowledge, works, or any merit at all. When the Holy Spirit performs His work upon the soul of a believer at regeneration, the heart is changed, they respond to Christ, for they belong to Him (John 10:26-27). This they do perfectly exercising their freedom to choose. In Him, Doc |