Luke 15:7 tells us that there is great joy in heaven over one repentant sinner, if there is such joy when a sinner repents, does it mean that sinners are making a free will choice to receive salvation and that's what heaven is waiting for?
Luke 15:7
ESV - 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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