People possess the ability to make choices

People possess the ability to make choices
Subjects
Christianity	Free will
Theology
Linking arguments
The Christian God has predestined all events The people selected by God for salvation are chosen without regard to any quality on their part The people selected by God for salvation are chosen because they exercise their free will to adhere to the Christian faith Some people are able to achieve salvation because of the sacrifice of Jesus

Note: This argument is called free will. In Christian theology, the opposition to this concept is called predestination, the strong version of which is The Christian God has predestined all events.

Supporting arguments

This point relies on Christian doctrine. In the Biblical story of Abraham, it is clear that God does not know whether Abraham will kill his son. This suggests that Abraham, and all people, have the free will to make choices.  Related argument: The Bible is an accurate source of information.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Free will has been given to people by God so that they are free to choose to worship him. God wants this choice to be free.  Related argument: Humans may exercise their free will to choose Christian salvation because of prevenient grace.

The Exposition of the Divine Principle is inspired scripture

This point relies on Christian doctrine. It is taught in the Exposition of Divine Faith, a scriptural work written by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Hyo Won Eu, that God gave mankind the freedom to choose Christian salvation or not.  Related argument: The Exposition of the Divine Principle is inspired scripture. Related argument: Humans may exercise their free will to choose Christian salvation.

This point relies on Islamic doctrine. Allah has given people the ability to make free choices and hold them responsible for their actions.

Opposing arguments

This point relies on Christian doctrine. The Bible states that God loved Jacob and hated Esau before they were born, implying that their fates and decisions were preordained.  Related argument: The Bible is an accurate source of information.

God is omniscient, as is stated in the Bible. Knowing everything means he knows the outcome of decisions that people make. If these outcomes are known beforehand, people's conclusions must be pre-ordained and thus, people have no free will.  Related argument: The Bible is an accurate source of information.

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