The ability to choose isn't freewill. The ability to choose doesn't allow for every choice to come to pass.
Did Jesus Die on The Cross for The Just/Elect/Saved Whose Names Are Written in The Book of Life OR
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Sure it does. We chose to accept God's offer or reject it.
We have that ability.
I well aware that's how you understand things. But why does a goat never turn into a sheep? Why does a tare never become wheat?
Well, but it is obvious you believe in some form of it.
You have made that clear to me.
If God makes us be saved and He makes everything the way it is including how the circumstances took place with Jesus, it's all a command.
If it's not a command then it's Free Will.
I believe men have the capacity to choose as they like. I do not believe they have the capability to bring all their choices to fruition.
I believe the same way.
But choosing to submit/yield is simply agreeing we are lost without God and need Him.
A will that is absolutely free has both the ability to make any and all choices as well as the ability to bring those choices to pass.
When God speaks it's either Prophesy, Warning, Teaching and anything He accomplishes is ultimately a Command or it won't obey.
Right. But I don't believe the nature of fallen man allows for the freedom of choices that you do.
Reread the post where I distinguish between prescriptive and descriptive will of God.
According to that post there's a possibility of chance. I doubt chance was involved when God wanted His Plan for Jesus to be Sacrificed.