The Limit of Free Will: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul
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SPROUL: We have free will in the sense that we have the power to do what we want. We don’t have free will in the sense that we have the power to do what we want with impunity. Because over above my free will always stands the sovereign authority and the power of almighty God. If your anthropology makes man sovereign, your anthropology is not Christian. You can have “man is free,” but never “autonomous.” Remember that God is free and His freedom is a higher freedom than my freedom. I am free only within the limitations of God’s freedom. You've been listening to Ultimately with R.C. Sproul. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe or leave a review in your favorite podcast app. For more information visit ultimatelypodcast.com
Summary
This sermon examines the concept of free will, contrasting human freedom with divine sovereignty. It notes that while humans possess the ability to act according to their desires, this freedom is not absolute, as it operates within the higher authority of God. The practical takeaway is that true Christian anthropology recognizes man's freedom but rejects autonomy, emphasizing that our freedom is subordinate to God's.