Freedom
The Bible teaches that God gave humanity genuine freedom and a real choice in the Garden of Eden. He knew that with this freedom, danger would enter the perfect environment, but He valued authentic love and volition over forced obedience.
Questions on this topic
See also — other questions tagged with this topic
- According to the Bible, what is mankind's basic problem?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- Why did God allow the Fall?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- How would you explain to an unbelieving friend the origin of and reason for evil in the world? What Scriptures would you use?The Basics
- What is the nature of man?The Basics
- What is the origin of evil in the world?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about free will?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about judging in the Christian life?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about spirituality?The Basics · Lesson 3–3: The Promise—Spirituality
- Describe the tax collectors of Jesus’ day.The Basics · Lesson 4–1: Perspective—Grace
- What does the Bible teach about discernment?The Basics · Lesson 4–1: Perspective—Grace
- What is the role of edification in the Church's mission?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about the Exodus generation's spiritual experience?The Basics · Lesson 2–3: The Commission—Evangelism
- What is judging in the Christian life?The Basics
- What are publicans?The Basics
Where the book treats it
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See also (from the book's index)
see also Volition