The Calvinism of Augustine and Bede

This week we examine the grace-exalting teachings of the great Anglo-Saxon Monk, Bede, and Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, who influenced him so much.
Featured Content:
- 'The Calvinism of the Venerable Bede', Nick Needham, Banner of Truth Magazine (Issue 727, April 2024).
- 'Augustine: Theologian of Grace', Banner of Truth Magazine (Issue 138, March 1975).
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[@HearGodsWord]

Im reading Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People at the moment. Enjoyed the link between him and Augustine. Nick Needham is good to read.

[@TheRomans9Guy]

1:23 “depth and fertility” That’s a bit rich…

[@HearGodsWord]

Rich in depth and fertility.

[@TheRomans9Guy]

1:32 “Prior to Augustine…” Why do we think that might be the case? Maybe…perhaps… because Augustine was completely wrong?

[@HearGodsWord]

You should have continued to listen, then you wouldn't have needed to make that comment. Unless of course, you agree with Pelagius?

[@TheRomans9Guy]

@@HearGodsWordPelagius doesn’t have to be right for Augustine to be wrong. They can both be wrong.

[@HearGodsWord]

@TheRomans9Guy based on the context here, which you don't appear to even be aware of, the choice was between the two of them. However, if you genuinely believe have a third way that shows the church fathers were all wrong then present it. A word of warning is the phrase "if its new, its not true."

[@TheRomans9Guy]

@@HearGodsWord Right. Definitely a third option. Of course. You really think there were only two possible options? Wow. Augustine and Pelagius were both adding to scripture.

[@HearGodsWord]

@TheRomans9Guy wow, you didn't know the context of the reading in the video and didn't offer up your mysterious third view. I can't say I am surprised though.