Augustine's Calvinism: The Doctrines of Grace in Augustine's Writings

by C Matthew McMahon

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Aurelius Augustine (354-430) is one of the most prominently known figures in the history of the Christian church. He was a philosopher and theologian of the highest order, and steadfastly preached on the grace of God. He preached and wrote on the grace of God so extensively to preserve the truth of the gospel (especially against the heretic Pelagius) that he was deemed "the Doctor of Grace." Many today hold to what has become known as the Five Points of Calvinism, or the doctrines of grace. They comprise the five points of Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and the Perseverance of the Saints. But did Augustine believe these same "Calvinistic" doctrines? Is Augustine's theological view of sin, election, the death of Christ, regeneration and sanctification the same as the Reformers, the Puritans, or even those who hold to the Gospel of Grace today? This work is a survey of that question and demonstrates from Augustine's works that he was, undoubtedly, a Calvinist.
  • ISBN10 1937466833
  • ISBN13 9781937466831
  • Publish Date 13 May 2012
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Puritan Publications
  • Format eBook
  • Language English