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Grace And Free Will

Grace And Free Will

Saint Augustin

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 116287919X
ISBN13: 9781162879192
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Grace and Free Will is a theological treatise written by Saint Augustine, one of the most influential figures in Christian history. The book explores the relationship between divine grace and human free will, two concepts that have been debated by theologians for centuries.Augustine argues that humans are inherently sinful and cannot achieve salvation without the help of divine grace. However, he also believes that humans have the ability to choose whether or not to accept this grace, and that God does not force salvation upon anyone. He explores the tension between these two ideas, and offers a nuanced and complex understanding of the relationship between grace and free will.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the nature of grace, and Augustine argues that it is a gift from God that cannot be earned or deserved. He also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in helping humans to accept grace and turn away from sin.The second part of the book focuses on free will, and Augustine argues that humans have the ability to choose between good and evil. However, he also believes that this ability is limited by our sinful nature, and that we cannot achieve true freedom without the help of grace.Overall, Grace and Free Will is a challenging and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and debated by theologians and scholars today. It offers a unique perspective on the relationship between divine grace and human agency, and remains a key text in the history of Christian theology.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin Anti-Pelagian Writings: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V5, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183955.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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