Nature and Grace
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This chapter emphasizes that human nature, corrupted by sin, cannot be justified through the law alone but requires God's grace through Christ. | 2 |
This chapter asserts that human nature, created by God and inherently capable of righteousness, could be justified through natural knowledge of God alone, even without explicit faith in Christ. | 2 |
This chapter explains that human nature was originally created perfect but is now corrupted by sin, which damages the good qualities inherited from God. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that salvation through Christ’s grace is entirely gratuitous and not based on human merits. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that all humanity is justly subject to punishment because of sin, yet God's mercy offers salvation to some. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of divine grace in salvation, opposing the mistaken belief that human nature alone is sufficient for righteousness. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of defending the significance of Christ's sacrifice and chastises attempts to diminish its efficacy by suggesting that righteousness and everlasting life can be achieved by other means. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the distinction between the possibility and the actuality of certain states or actions, emphasizing that just because something can happen does not mean it will happen. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the fate of infants who die without baptism and the implications of original sin. | 1 |
This chapter argues that humans cannot become righteous by nature or free will alone, emphasizing the importance of Christ's grace for justification. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the importance of God's grace in enabling a person to be without sin and addresses objections to this understanding. | 2 |
This chapter critiques a comparison between natural abilities and divine grace, emphasizing that natural faculties are distinguished from the grace necessary for justification. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the varying degrees of sin and the appropriate way to understand and judge them within Christian doctrine. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the mistaken belief that human efforts alone can attain true righteousness and the importance of divine grace in overcoming sin. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the nuanced understanding of sin and righteousness, emphasizing that only Christ is entirely without sin while humans, even saints, are inherently sinful. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that the difficulty of taming the tongue is so great that no human effort alone can succeed, highlighting the need for divine grace. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that true wisdom originates from divine grace and is characterized by qualities such as purity, peace, and mercy, which ultimately tame the tongue. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the impossibility of avoiding sin for those living according to the flesh and contrasts this with the lives of those living according to the Spirit. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the importance of avoiding ignorance and the blameworthiness that comes with neglecting to seek understanding of God's commandments. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes the necessity of divine aid and prayer for the forgiveness of sins, acknowledging that human efforts alone cannot undo past wrongs. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the nature of human sin and whether it constitutes a substantive flaw or a mere wrongful act without substance. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the nature of sin, emphasizing that it is not a substance, but a corruption of the will and misdirection away from God, the true substance of all life. | 2 |
This chapter critiques the opposition to the doctrine of original sin and divine grace, emphasizing that Scripture affirms all humans, even infants, need Christ’s salvation due to their inherent sinfulness. | 2 |
This chapter explains how punishment for sin, such as blindness of heart and spiritual darkening, often results in even greater sins, creating a vicious cycle. | 2 |
This chapter asserts that humans are ultimately forsaken by God's grace when they choose darkness over righteousness, highlighting the necessity of divine aid for returning to righteousness. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the nature of Christ's death, emphasizing that His mortality was an act of divine mercy rather than a requirement of His humanity. | 1 |
This chapter discusses how evil, though typically seen as harmful, can serve a divine purpose in ultimately bringing about good. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that humans should rely on prayer rather than argument when confronting error and sin. | 1 |
This chapter discusses how God's mercy and grace are given in response to human sin and the need for divine help. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the absurdity of the idea that sin is necessary to prevent pride in humans. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that God's power to heal and bestow strength is always exercised according to His own judgment, not by human request or effort. | 2 |
This chapter explores the concept that God's partial withdrawal or forsaking of individuals is intended to teach humility and dependence on Him, rather than to encourage sin. | 2 |
This chapter explores the relationship between pride and sin, emphasizing that all sin originates from pride or contempt for God. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the relationship between original sin, personal guilt, and divine justice, emphasizing the necessity of divine healing through prayer. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that God's ultimate plan involves healing the human heart of pride, which is often only partially overcome, and highlights the importance of trusting in God's grace rather than human effort. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that God's grace is essential for guiding and sustaining us along the true path of righteousness, and that human effort must be humbly aligned with divine assistance. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes that humans can never be truly equal to God, even when they attain perfect holiness. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that humility should align with truth rather than falsehood, especially in the context of acknowledging sin. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that while God's creation of human nature is worthy of praise, it must be complemented by acknowledgment of Christ as the Physician who offers mercy and healing beyond mere creation. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that scriptural examples of sin are meant to teach humility and hope for repentance, not to encourage despair or recklessness. | 1 |
This chapter explores the complex question of whether holy men depart from this life with or without sin. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that even the most holy individuals throughout biblical history, including many prophets, patriarchs, and saints, would have acknowledged their own sinfulness if asked, demonstrating the universal presence of original and actual sin. | 2 |
This chapter argues that Scripture does not mention sins of those it highlights for their faith and righteousness, suggesting that their exemplary lives were free from noted sins. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the reasons why Scripture selectively records certain sins while omitting others, especially in the earliest human history. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that Scripture intentionally omits minor sins and faults to focus on instructive examples and overarching principles. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of adhering faithfully to the teachings of Scripture and cautions against adding or distorting its content with personal interpretations. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that knowledge of Christ's gospel alone is insufficient for achieving true righteousness without divine grace. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the interpretation of biblical passages concerning sin and salvation, emphasizing that all humanity is subject to sin and can only be justified through Christ. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the nature of sin, the possibility of humans attaining perfect love of God, and the importance of recognizing God's role in salvation. | 2 |
This chapter explains that God's justice and goodness made humans capable of living without sin if they choose to do so. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that the core issue is whether humans have the divine ability to be without sin, which is only granted through God's grace and faith in Christ. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the controversy over whether God's grace is solely responsible for a person's ability to abstain from sin. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the distinction between human will and natural necessity in the context of God's grace and human ability. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the relationship between natural necessity and human free will in the context of divine and moral goodness. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the nature of human senses and whether their abilities are within our free control or determined by natural necessity. | 2 |
This chapter examines the falsehood of certain similes used to illustrate spiritual matters, particularly the misconception that humans can avoid sin solely through their own power. | 1 |
This chapter explores the distinction between genuine ability and apparent capacity in the context of sin and righteousness. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the idea that human nature is inherently equipped with the capacity to avoid sin, which is seen as inseparably rooted in human nature. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the relationship between human nature, divine grace, and the capacity to avoid sin. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the ongoing struggle to understand the relationship between human nature, the flesh, and grace, especially in the context of baptism and spiritual transformation. | 2 |
This chapter explores why the flesh remains contrary to the Spirit even in baptized Christians. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the necessity of God's grace for humans to avoid sin and be truly liberated from the effects of their fallen nature. | 2 |
This chapter argues that the flesh and spirit are not inherently opposed in their nature, but their conflict is a result of defects and not their intrinsic qualities. | 2 |
This chapter argues that the goodness of human nature, created by God, implies that the flesh and spirit are not inherently contrary to each other, regardless of baptism status. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that humans, by their nature, have lost true liberty due to the ongoing presence of sin and the destructive power of the body, which remains connected to offenses and corruption. | 2 |
This chapter argues that even unbaptized persons can seek Christ's grace, challenging the mistaken belief in human self-sufficiency. | 1 |
This chapter explains that those guided by the Spirit are no longer under the Law because they act out of love rather than fear. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing and being grateful for the healing and progress already achieved in the spiritual life, while seeking further divine grace for full perfection. | 2 |
This chapter asserts that the possibility of avoiding sin is acknowledged by many, and it emphasizes that God's grace through Jesus Christ is the necessary means for this avoidance. | 1 |
This chapter asserts that achieving complete sinlessness in this life is highly uncertain, but it is possible to attain a sinless state after death, which is more certain. | 1 |
This chapter discusses the neutrality of certain quotations from catholic writers and their lack of contradiction to Augustine's views. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that true spiritual purity and seeing God are only possible through the grace of Jesus Christ, not solely through human free will. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of humility and truthfulness in acknowledging one's sins as essential for genuine worship and salvation. | 1 |
This chapter defends the idea that humans can exist in righteousness without sin in this life through God's grace. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that the goodness of human will and the church's purification are both ultimately rooted in divine grace, not human effort alone. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that sin is a wicked act rather than a substance, stemming from human free will and not from natural human nature. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that true spiritual perfection and sonship to God are achieved through God's grace and the Holy Spirit, not by human effort alone. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that purity of heart enables believers to see God, and this purity is attained through effort, prayer, and God's grace. | 1 |
This chapter explains that the love of God is poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who is a gift from Christ's ascension. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that humans have the ability to resist sin with God's grace and aid. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that human disobedience and ignorance are consequences of divine punishment and the fallen state of human nature rather than inherent flaws of free will itself. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of guiding individuals toward faith as the foundation for righteous living and salvation. | 1 |
This chapter emphasizes that the precepts of the law are good and manageable when approached with the right love and disposition. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that love associated with holiness increases from an initial, imperfect state to a state of perfect love, which is rooted in a pure heart, good conscience, and genuine faith. | 1 |