Augustine and Aquinas on Saving Faith and God's Will

Exploring Augustine and Aquinas's perspectives on faith, free will, and God's saving will, this chapter analyzes the concept of salvation as a gift from God. It delves into the interpretation of biblical texts, the role of God's grace in generating faith, and the distinction between God's antecedent and consequent will in determining salvation for individuals. The chapter scrutinizes the theological views of Augustine and Aquinas on the effectiveness of God's saving will, the offer of salvation through Christ, and the compatibility of divine will with human free will.