Few theological debates stir as much passion as the question of free will. Do we truly have the ability to choose, or has God already determined our eternal fate? In a previous article, I examined Ephesians 1:3-5 and the claim that God’s sovereignty means He personally selects each individual’s destiny apart from their own choice. But is that what Scripture really teaches? If God is in control, does that mean our choices are just an illusion? The Bible tells a different story—one where divine sovereignty and human responsibility are not at odds.

To correctly understand “For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Eph. 1:4), we must grasp two key concepts. First, we need a biblical understanding of God’s sovereignty. Second, we must consider whether God allows humans to make their own choices. Do we choose to follow God, or does He choose who will follow Him?