Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards was a prominent 18th-century theologian known for his views on free will, divine foreknowledge, predestination, and providence. He believed that God is all-knowing and has a divine plan, which includes predestination—the idea that God has already chosen who will be saved. Despite this, Edwards argued that humans possess a form of free will to make moral choices, which align with their true desires. His perspective sought to reconcile God's sovereignty with human responsibility, emphasizing that God's providence governs all actions while allowing individuals to act according to their nature. This balance is central to his theological framework.