Analysis Of Aurelius Augustine A Treatise On The Gift Of...

In an attempt to refute the views of a theologian named Pelagius, Aurelius Augustine published a work entitled â€Å"A Treatise on the Gift of Perseverance†, and in this work he explains a view on the gift of perseverance that is not fully in line with what scripture teaches. First I will describe Augustines ideals and stance on Perseverance of the Saints. I will continue by describing that his stance on this topic matter is not entirely coherent with scripture, and then show the overall result his doctrine has had on reformed theology. I will then argue against Augustines doctrine of perseverance from a strictly scriptural standpoint, and show that Augustines use of scripture is not fully encompassing of the whole truth. Aurelius†¦show more content†¦In the year 391, Augustine became presbyter of Hippo, which eventually led to his succession of Bishop of Hippo in 396 (ODonnell). While serving as Bishop of Hippo Augustine went on to publish many works that would passi onately describe his views in an exquisite manner. Several of Aurelius Augustines works were formed in opposition to the views of other christian sects such as his Anti-Donatist, and Anti-Manichean writings. One of Augustines more famed and influential works is his writings against Pelagius. Pelagius was believed to have been born around 354, and his birth place is widely debated upon as being either Britain, or Ireland, and was believed to have died around 418 in Palestine. Pelagius became a well known theologian and felt convicted by the yielding morality of the Romans. He felt that the reason for this very relaxed moral code was due to the view of divine grace. Pelagius believed and preached that mans free will, and own focus on God, would earn them spiritual advancement. This conviction led Pelagius to author his work â€Å"De Libero Arbitrio†, or â€Å"On Free Will†. In this work, Pelagius defended his view that spiritual advancement required a great deal of huma n effort, and that an idea such as perseverance could cause a great deal of moral laziness on the part of Christians. Pelagius published many works on his doctrines, that were often in direct contrast to the views of Augustine, including his view on original