Exploring the Controversy of Free Will in Theology

This chapter delves into the historical context and varying definitions that shape debates on free will in theology, focusing on the contrasting views of Luther and Erasmus during the Reformation era. It emphasizes Erasmus's scholarly approach and non-confrontational stance, noting the distinctions between human free will in everyday choices and spiritual matters within Lutheran theology. The chapter also discusses the liberating role of the Holy Spirit in relation to human will and debates surrounding theologians like Malenkhan and Erasmus.