Where did God come from? The answer to this question proves that human beings do not have a free will.
Let me explain.
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In a beginning God created the heavens and the earth. -Genesis 1:1
Some of this explanation is paraphrased from Kent Hovind’s debate with an atheist. We can all agree I think, that a Being that creates time, space, and matter needs to be outside of that time, space, and matter.
Genesis says that God created time (In a beginning), space (heavens), and matter (earth). In fact, God makes the eons of time through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:2).
If God created time itself then He does not move through time like we do, but stands outside of it. A human makes a computer but does not run around inside of it, example given by Mr. Hovind. A movie writer creates a script, but does not enter the script. He stands outside of it.
So, everything within this ‘time’ that God created is subject to time and therefore, not free. Wait a minute someone will say, “God can make time and then let His creatures be free within that time period, right?” Not if those creatures are subject to the time, but let’s say ‘yes’ for arguments sake. But, definitely not if God declares what will happen in the end from the beginning. This would make ‘freedom from God’ impossible.
Scripture says that God declares the end from the beginning. This is because everything in this ‘time’ creation is in God and absolutely cannot operate apart from Him.
For in Him we are living and moving and are (Acts 17:28).
So, how can any creature operate independently from the God in which they live, move, and exist? Its like our heart using its free will to beat.
The ages of time created by God are a complete package from God’s perspective with every detail and minute action from every creature unfolding according to plan. The end is as accomplished as the beginning because God is outside of time. However, we as humans, walk through this time ignorant of the future as it unfolds.
Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure -Isaiah 46:10
The above verse is for real but few grasp what it really means. Isaiah 46:10 says that God determines what happens in the end from the beginning, long before the end arrives. God DOES NOT move through time to see what human beings do or what decisions they make in order to determine the end. God DOES NOT wait for free will choices to determine the end.
If fact, the second part of this verse says that God will do all His pleasure. Does that sound like a God that allows evil and humans to thwart His plan? Or does it sound like a God that uses evil and determines human choice according to His ultimate intention? How about Daniel 4:35, does this seem like a God that allows Himself to be subserviant to the human will?
All those abiding on the earth are reckoned as naught; according to HIS WILL He is doing with the army of the heavens and with those abiding on the earth. And there is NO ONE who shall stay His hand and say to Him, What have You done? – Daniel 4:35
People will argue that God knows what decisions we will make so He can determine the end. They do this to hold on to the lie of human free will. However, this verse in Isaiah 46:10 says that God declares the end from the beginning, long before anyone makes a choice. If God declares what will happen in the end, then He has to be in control of the decisions of man that produce the end.
Look at it this way: The ages of time are created by God as a complete package, already accomplished from beginning to end. This is because God is outside of time and therefore does not run around in it. Now, God can enter time and play a role like a movie director playing a part in his own movie. God does this many times in scripture in order to interact with His creation. However in these instances, God is entering His creation and not subject to it like we are. The false doctrine of ‘human free will’ teaches that God is subject to the decisions of man. Not true.
If we know what God declares the end to be, then we know what everything from the beginning is leading towards. Well, in 1 Corinthians 15:28, God reveals His end game for all creation to be subject to Him so that God may be All in all.
This is the end, the completion of the ages of time created by God: That He will be all in everyone of His creatures. Jesus Christ’s completed work on the cross will eventually present all of us as children of God.
21 that the creation itself, also, shall be freed from the slavery of corruption into the glorious freedom of the children of God. -Romans 8:21
If we know the end then we know everything that happens from the beginning will lead to that exact end. Therefore, every joy, pain, good choice, bad choice, every experience we have is hand crafted by God for Him to become All in you. This is already accomplished from God’s perspective, we are just moving through time to experience everything that God has already set for us.
So, again with the choices. We each have our own wills that God has given us and we make choices every single day. However, God does not move along with us on the timeline of our choices waiting to see what we do or do not do. No, remember He created time and plans the end from the beginning. Therefore, our choices are part of His creative process that has already been completed.
11 in Him in Whom our lot was cast also, being designated beforehand according to the purpose of the One Who is operating all in accord with the counsel of His will -Ephesians 1:11
God operates all according to His will, not ours. What is His will then?
3 for this is ideal and welcome in the sight of our Saviour, God,
4 Who wills that all mankind be saved and come into a realization of the truth. -1 Timothy 2: 3-4
It’s as simple as this: God wants and wills all mankind to be saved and He works ALL according to His will. In the end, God gets what He wants. Anything that happens within God’s creation of time, including every single human decision, leads to this end of God being All in all (1 Corinthians 15:28).
Grace and peace to you all!
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