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a human contrivance

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Although "free will" is not actually in the bible in those words, many are left to believe that it is strongly implied.
"Free will" or "man's free will" is therefore a verbal contrivance. That does not necessarily make it wrong. Another verbal contrivance is "the trinity". We use more verbal contrivances than one may be aware.

"Free will" is contrived by man. It is contrived by man for two reasons:
1. The bible can be viewed as implying the concept.
2. That apart from being free to choose between undetermined possibilities, man cannot be justly held accountable for their sin.
 
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