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The Bible is clear on this and the answer is simple, but it is hard for most to understand.  No, not everyone is born with free will.  Did Moses have free will?  No.  Did Jonah have free will?  No.  Did Paul have free will?  No. These are just a few examples in the Bible where God chose the ultimate path these men would follow.  Let’s look at what the Bible has to say.

Ephesians 1 begins Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints.  Here we see Paul was an Apostle by the will of God.  Paul’s will was to persecute Christians.  God’s will overpowered Paul’s will and He had no choice.  You also notice Paul is talking to the Saints or chosen ones.  Verse 4-5 ⁴According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world (there is the First Earth Age again) ⁵Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself according to the good pleasure of His will.  Now, just in case you think this means that these chosen ones have a free ride and do not sin, listen to Verse 7.  In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.  The beauty of salvation is that we have forgiveness of sins when we repent.

Now look at II Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.  Before this Earth Age began.  Romans 11:28 But as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.  The real question is, do you have free will?  Are you one of God’s elect?  Yes, if you have the blinders off your eyes and understand the whole plan of God.

From: Understanding GOD'S Overall Plan
Chapter 11 - Man’s Free Will
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