THE SOVEREIGNY OF GOD AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY
Augustine's understanding of the relationship between the sovereignty of God and human responsibility is more biblical than Cassian's view. Augustine's school of theology totally relies on God as the grace giver, however Cassian's school relies on man's merit before receiving grace. This debate has been going on since the early church and still affects the church today. Many people have different opinions and interpretations of how the Bible deals with predestination and man's free will. Augustine's understanding is more biblical due to his ability to use scripture properly, show both sides of the argument, and defend his case with better clarity.
Augustine's main point is that faith is a free gift from God and does not rely on man's works. Augustine begins his writing by explaining this in great detail and organization. To Augustine, grace is irresistible and is given to humanity based on God's desires. This is a thread......
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