What is the role of free will in a person’s life?

Christians who, like Athenagoras, place the Creator at the center of their philosophy, affirm the importance of the person and of free will.¹⁰⁷⁵ This freedom holds us accountable, and responsible for every action we do. If a person falls into evil, he will be judged and delivered into everlasting fire, for his soul cannot perish; but if he clings to God, he will live a heavenly eternal life.