---
title: "Chapter 9: Of Free Will | RP Testimony"
description: "Chapter 9 of the RP Testimony: Of Free Will. Read the 2026 RPCNA Constitution text, Scripture proofs, and the corresponding Westminster Confession chapter."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-9-free-will/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=42"
---

# Chapter 9: Of Free Will | RP Testimony

1. We reject the teaching that the work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration is dependent upon the exercise of man’s free will.

## For kids — a study explanation (ages 10–13)

These explanations are separate from the official text above.

Words to knowWillOur ability to desire and choose.ConversionGod’s turning a sinner to himself in repentance and faith.RejectsSays that a teaching is wrong and must not be accepted.

### Testimony 9.1

The Testimony rejects making the Spirit’s work of giving new spiritual life depend on a person first choosing it by free will.

[Read original point 1 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-9-free-will/#point-1)

### Talk about it

Why do we need the Spirit to give us new life?

### Discuss and remember

Read the chapter together, then choose a question to talk about.

- Why do we need Christ to free us from slavery to sin?
- How does God’s help change the choices we make?

#### Scripture to remember

John 8:36

[Read the memory passage in our Bible reader →](https://ctkrp.org/bible/?q=John%208%3A36)

Read the passage in context. Explain it in your own words, then practice one short phrase at a time. Review it together during the week.

#### Put it into practice

Think of a hard right choice and ask God for help to make it.

[Find help for family worship](https://ctkrp.org/family-worship/)

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=42)

## Related reading

- [Understanding covenant theology](https://ctkrp.org/learn/topics/covenant-theology/)
- [Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 4: Of Creation](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-4-creation/)
- [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 9: What is the work of creation?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-9-what-is-the-work-of-creation/)
- [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 15: What is the work of creation?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-15-what-is-the-work-of-creation/)
- [Find teaching on sin](https://ctkrp.org/sermons/?q=sin)
- [Westminster Confession · Chapter 9](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-9-free-will/)
- [Chapter 8](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/)
- [Chapter 10](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-10-effectual-calling/)

Canonical page: https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-9-free-will/