Divine and Human Spirit in Rom 8:16. Paul and Epictetus on Free Will

The article focuses on the phenomenon of free will in Paul, taking as starting point Rom. 8:16. At beginning, a concise exegetical analysis Rom 8:16 is presented, placed rhetorical context 8. Subsequently, comparison drawn between Paul’s and Epictetus’s views divine human agency. First, idea freedom presented with special emphasis notion proairesis, understood true self person, responsible for moral choices actions. Next, similarities differences Pauline vision are discussed. What connects apostle philosopher convictions that can exist divinely determined world volition requires continuous education subordination to God’s will. elements clearly distinguish Paul from Epictetus natural image deity be imitated pursuit freedom, genuinely relational, corporeal emotive character apostle. psycho-somatic nature personality invites dialogue modern science but it has carried out cautiously, bearing mind different methodologies, transcendent Christological foundation upon which built.