Augustinian and Calvinism

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joel
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Augustinian and Calvinism

Post by joel » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:35 pm

What are the differences between the two views?

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Re: Augustinian and Calvinism

Post by Paidion » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:29 pm

Joel wrote:What are the differences between the two views?
Very little difference. Proponents of both views believe that God orchestrates all events in order to fulfill a deeper purpose.
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Re: Augustinian and Calvinism

Post by steve » Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:20 pm

Calvin's beliefs on predestination and divine sovereignty (that is, the views usually associated with "Calvinism") came from Augustine.

The latter also was the father of many Roman Catholic views as well, many of which Calvin did not follow.

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