Pelagianism
The Pelagian Captivity of the Church
C. Matthew McMahon, PhD, ThD
Along with Pelagius, Evangelicals today believe that salvation is by character. They believe that men, by faith, before God actually affects a change in their nature, must exercise their will towards that which is good and believe the promises of God without coercion because they are able to do so. Pelagius was a notorious heretic (heresiarch) of the fifth century who was condemned by the councils and theologians of that day. Thus the Evangelical church today is held captive by Pelagius’ heretical theology though they are unaware of it.
The Leaven of Synergism
Arthur C. Custance, PhD
Throughout the centuries since God covenanted to save man through the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ, whereby He provided a full, perfect, and sufficient satisfaction for our sins, one aberration of the Gospel has recurrently threatened the truth. It is the view that man must make some contribution himself in securing his salvation. It is not the size of this contribution that is the important factor, but the necessity of it!
The Pelagian Controversy
R.C. Sproul, PhD
“Grant what Thou commandest, and command what Thou dost desire.” This passage from the pen of Saint Augustine of Hippo was the teaching of the great theologian that provoked one of the most important controversies in the history of the church, and one that was roused to fury in the early years of the fifth century. The provocation of this prayer stimulated a British monk by the name of Pelagius to react strenuously against its contents.
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