The Grace of Christ

In 'The Grace of Christ,' Augustine defends the necessity of divine grace for human salvation and moral action.

He argues against Pelagianism, which asserts that humans have the capacity to choose good and achieve salvation through their own efforts, without God's supernatural aid.

Augustine emphasizes that while humans possess free will, their will is weakened by original sin, making them dependent on God's grace to perform good works.

The book explores the nature of grace, its role in conversion and sanctification, and its relationship to human freedom and responsibility.

Augustine appeals to Scripture and reason to support his claims, emphasizing the transformative power of grace in enabling believers to live virtuous lives pleasing to God. This work is a foundational text in the development of Western Christian theology, particularly regarding the doctrines of grace and salvation.