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The Battle for Grace Alone

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  • R. C. Sproul

The author discusses the origins of the battle between Augustine's teachings of predestination and grace, and Pelagius's views on the same issues. Pelagianism later developed into semi-Pelagianism, a teaching that has remained to this day.

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Foundations of Political Action

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

The article revisits one of the great works of Augustine of Hippo, City of God, and discusses some of its main themes: man's love for God and man's love for men that may include man's love for himself. These major lessons are based on the Lord's command to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:37).

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Augustine, Doctor of Grace

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  • Thomas J. Nettles

The article provides a short biographical account of Augustine (354-430). It touches on, among other things, his childhood, parents, schooling, and training, till his conversion. Some of the confrontations he made in his search for truth and in his teachings include those with Manichaeism, Pelagianism, and Donatism.

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Living Authority

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  • Burk Parsons

This article gives a short historical account of the contribution of Augustine of Hippo, who defended the church against the heresies of the Manicheans, Donatists, and the Pelagians.

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Augustine

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article offers some of the significant features of the life of Augustine.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Augustine

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  • Sam Storms

Who was Augustine? This article explains ten things you should know about the life and teaching of Augustine.

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Why You Should Read Augustine's Confessions

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  • Leland Ryken

The author makes a strong case for reading Augustine's Confessions. He indicates that this work is not just a memoir; it is a mixed-genre book, including narrative elements and prayers.

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Augustine

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about Augustine (354-430 A.D.), his life and his relation to Pelagius. Augustine's view on original sin and his book "City of God" is also discussed.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Pelagius and Pelagianism

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  • Sam Storms

What is Pelagianism? This article considers ten things you should know about the heretic Pelagius and the teaching of Pelagianism.

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Augustine on Pagan Virtue

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  • Gerald Hiestand

This article explains the perspective of Augustine on virtue among pagans. He contended that the damaging effect of sin on human nature did not do away with the goodness that is human nature.

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Augustine and "The City of God"

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  • Gervase N. Charmley

This article considers the church father Augustine and his The City of God.

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Augustine and the Scandal of the North African Catholic Mind

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  • Paul Copan

This essay is an exploration of the characteristics of the anti-intellectual environment of the North African clergy at the time of Augustine. It also discusses the effect this had on Augustine in driving him towards the Manichees.

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Augustine on the Creation Days

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  • Louis Lavallee

What was Augustine's view of the creation days in Genesis 1? This essay considers Augustine's views in the context of his broader view of creation.

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Augustine on Evil

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  • Greg Koukl

Did God create evil? To answer this question, another one must be asked: what is evil? This article looks at how Augustine answered both these questions.

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Faith and Life in All Its Dimensions The Augustinian Tradition of Abraham Kuyper and Klaas Schilder

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  • J. M. Batteau

Looking at Augustine and his work on the City Of God, this article shows how he presented the Christian faith as encompassing all of life. The author shows that this aspiration continued in the work of Abraham Kuyper and Klaas Schilder.

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Augustine: A Pilgrimage of Grace

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  • Duane W. H. Arnold, C. George Fry

In 1987 some of us paused to remember an event which took place 1600 years ago. It was an event which changed the course of western thought and influenced the shape of Christian theology to the present day. On Easter Eve, April 24, 387 AD, in a Milanese church in the north of Italy, a man already in his thirties, accompanied by his illegitimate son, stepped into the waters of the baptistery. Three times the young man would pass beneath the waters. Then he would take his place in the congregation and with all the faithful proclaim, "Christ is Risen!" , "He is Risen Indeed! ".

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Augustine: Theologian of sovereign grace

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  • Herman C. Hanko

This article is about Augustine, born in Tagaste, Algeria in 354 A.D.

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A Patient Perseverance (Christian Men and Their Godly Moms)

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  • Tim Challies

Godly mothers are crucial for the development of godly men. This article pays a visit to Monica, the mother to Augustine. It shows how here desire for the conversion of Augustine was answered.

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Violence in the Name of Christ – The Significance of Augustine's Donatist Controversy for Today

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  • Gordon R. Lewis

Lewis reflects on the Donatist controversy in the fourth century, particularly the role of violence perpetrated by the different parties involved and the advice and role of Augustine in the controversy.

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Patristic Views on Hell (Part 2)

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  • Graham Keith

This article focuses on the understanding of Augustine of hell. In his approach to the doctrine, he was concerned with the right perspective on the justice of God. The article also indicates how Augustine responded to attempts to tone down the nature or duration of hell. Next, the article gives an evaluation of Augustine's position and the role the demonic played in his views of sin and punishment.

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Our Spiritual Roots: God Saves Sinners Augustine on sin and grace

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  • Archie N. McPhail

It is a correct statement to say God saves sinners. But sinners are saved from what? This article traces looks at how Augustine answered this question, and it shows that the threat to biblical salvation has always been some form of Arminianism.

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Augustine v Darwin The great theologian’s view of creation still brings insights today

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  • Alister McGrath

This article gives Augustine’s view of creation and interpretation of Genesis 1-2. It shows how his view of God’s act of creation and providence can aid in engaging Darwinism.

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The Doctrines of Grace in Calvin and Augustine

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  • Larry D. Sharp

This article wants to compare Augustine and Calvin on a number of aspects of the Christian faith.

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The Saints in Ancient British History St. Augustine

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  • Patricia van Laar

This article gives the historical overview of the role Augustine played in the history of the church.

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Augustine's Theory of Sense Knowledge

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  • Terry L. Miethe

Augustine's theory of sensation is problematic. He held to the view that in sensation the soul acts instead of being acted upon. This essay gives a critique of this sense knowledge in Augustine's philosophy.

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