Search results
Pelagius (/ p ə ˈ l eɪ dʒ i ə s /; c. 354–418) was a British theologian known for promoting a system of doctrines (termed Pelagianism by his opponents) which emphasized human choice in salvation and denied original sin.
Pelagius, monk and theologian whose heterodox theological system known as Pelagianism emphasized the primacy of human effort in spiritual salvation. He insisted on humankind’s basically good moral nature and on individual responsibility for choosing Christian asceticism for spiritual advancement.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 17, 2020 · Pelagianism is a theological view that denies original sin, total depravity, and predestination, and teaches that people can choose good or evil without God's grace. It was opposed by Augustine and condemned by several church councils as a heresy that contradicts biblical truth.
Pelagianism is a Christian theological position that holds that the fall did not taint human nature and that humans by divine grace have free will to achieve human perfection.
Pelagianism, a 5th-century Christian heresy taught by Pelagius and his followers that stressed the essential goodness of human nature and the freedom of the human will. It held that sin is a voluntary act against God’s law and that human beings are free to choose between good and evil.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 27, 2018 · Learn about the life, writings, and teachings of Pelagius, a 4th-century British monk who denied original sin and affirmed free will. Discover how his views sparked a controversy with Augustine and influenced later theology.
People also ask
Was Pelagius a priest?
What did Pelagius believe?
Who was Pelagius and what did he do?
Why did Pelagius believe in sin and wrongdoing?
4 days ago · Pelagianism is the theological view that people can achieve salvation by their own efforts, without divine grace. It was associated with the British theologian Pelagius and his followers, who were condemned by several councils in the 5th century.
