Exploring Augustine: Salvation and Church Membership

This chapter dives into St. Augustine's theological insights on salvation, emphasizing the role of grace over human effort while critiquing Pelagian views. It examines the importance of public professions of faith, baptism's implications, and the evolving understanding of post-baptismal sin within the Church community. Additionally, the chapter reflects on Augustine's rhetorical strategies and his nuanced views on predestination, underscoring the seriousness of salvation and the complexities of faith in the Christian journey.