I would appreciate a bit more kindness, if possible. I think each of the verses I gave were relevant. Gen 1:27 and Gal 5:1 clearly indicate that God's sovereignty implies our sovereinty--free will--since we are made in the image of Christ, who is free.

Am I saying "that men are saved by a combination of God's grace AND the prayers of believers?". No. God's grace includes the free prayers of believers who, through the One Mediator, can intercede even for all men (cf. 1 Tim 2:1-5).....The original point being that God is infinitely good, and would never cause anyone to sin.

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