I agree with Pilgrim, men are free agents. We have the ability to make choices and will do so (and can only do so) according to our nature.

Man does not possess a free state of neutrality (similar to Adam & Eve pre-Fall) when it comes to spiritual matters, as the unBilical Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace teaches.

Our wills are in bondage to sin and we are incapable of choosing or doing anything that is spiritually good until we are spiritually restored via regeneration. After we are regenerated we are no longer enslaved to the old fallen nature. We are new creatures made alive in Christ.

Last edited by AC.; Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:03 AM.
The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine