Free Will

The condition of man after the fall of Adam is such that he cannot turn and prepare himself, by his own natural strength and works, to faith, and calling upon God. We have no power to do good works pleasant and acceptable to God, without the grace of God by Christ preventing us, that we may have a good will, and working with us when we have that good will.

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
— Philippians 2:13 (WEB)

Note

Prevenient grace ("preventing" — going before) enables the will to respond. This article is the doctrinal anchor of Wesley's evangelistic theology.

Bible references

John 15:5 · Philippians 2:13 · Romans 7:18-19 · John 6:44 · 1 Corinthians 12:3 · Ephesians 2:8-10