Archives for 8.17.07

Returning to my favorite online source of definitions, here is the definition of ‘free will’:

1 : voluntary choice or decision [I do this of my own free will]
2 : freedom of humans to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine intervention

Question for the class:

If an individual can only choose one path out of two possibilities, is his will free?

KJV Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

ESV Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.

NAU Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.

NET Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say: “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge.

Not to be contentious, but some theologies deny that men have a will while claiming to affirm it.

See also Isaiah 55.1, John 7.37

Regards,
Don Johnson
Jer 33.3

Today in Investor’s Business Daily stock analysis and business news: “One of my axioms is the market is rational and the government is dumb. Let the market find a rational solution to the subprime mortgage correction on its own.”

One of the saner voices in America, I think.

Regards,
Don Johnson
Jer 33.3