The word arbitrary means something that is based on a random choice, instead of a reason. Arbitrary can also mean chance. Edwards’ mentions that God’s will is arbitrary, meaning that it’s the “pleasure of God.” Edwards characterizes salvation, grace, and the doctrine of “free will”. He characterizes salvation by mentioning things like we all were expected to sin when we were born because sin is inherent. It is built within us because we are suppose to mess up along the way in life. We are all human beings and human beings will make mistakes. He says that if we do make mistakes and sin, then we can be forgiven and have salvation to be saved. When we have nowhere to turn, we are suppose to call on our one and only God and ask him to save us.
