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Jun 1

23m 39s

Free Will: Obedience by Choice — Sunday ...

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Sunday Sermon by Walt Ranta

Why is there so much sin in the world? At the root of sin in our ancestors', and our, decision to turn away from God and do wrong. God permits us to choose right or wrong by giving us free will, for without free will we could not choose to freely and truly love him.

Texts: Genesis 3:22 and other selections

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