Semi-Pelagianism taught that man could begin turning to God without preceding grace; Orange condemned that error while preserving grace’s priority.
Semi-Pelagianism and Its Condemnation
The Roots of Augustinian Theology on Grace and Free Will
How Augustine’s background, Bible reading, controversies, and pastoral life shaped his theology of grace, free will, original sin, and predestination.
Augustine of Hippo and the Doctrinal Struggles of the Fifth Century
Augustine of Hippo shaped the fifth century through battles over church purity, grace, salvation, and authority, leaving a legacy requiring biblical testing.
