Freedom of the Will

Freedom of the Will is a profound Christian text by Jonathan Edwards that explores the intricacies of free will, moral agency, and accountability to God. Written in the 18th century during his missionary work among the Housatonic Native Americans, Edwards contrasts Calvinist and Arminian thought, ultimately advocating for the Calvinist perspective. He delves into the relationship between divine foreknowledge and human choice, concluding that salvation comes through accepting God's grace and actively seeking the good that He has predetermined.