[malakhi]

God is the driver who harden hearts and raise up prophets and is Himself actively involved in our lives.

Terry's pastor's description of free will (see her #2,891) appears to allow a certain compass where man truly has free choices. Dr. E's #2,890 seems to say that there is no place for free choices on our part.

Reading your posts, you appear to fit more with Terry's definition.

[HarleyD]

Free choices for what?

We can choose to run from God like Jonah and if that is what you are referring to as "free choice" then sure, I would agree. But God is sovereign and will bring us into correction so that His will is accomplished the way He planned it to be so. Just like He did with Jonah.

If by "free choice" you mean we have the ability to accept or reject Christ then I would disagree. Clearly John the Baptist and Jeremiah didn't have this "free choice". They were elected and appointed to carry God's plan.

I don't think salvation varies from person to person. Is this what you believe? If not could you please explain to me how John the Baptist was saved before he was born?