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Semi-Pelagianism (or Semipelagianism) is a historical Christian theological and soteriological school of thought about the role of free will in salvation. In semipelagian thought, a distinction is made between the beginning of faith and the increase of faith.
After the death of Augustine, a more moderate form of Pelagianism persisted, which claimed that man's faith was an act of free will unassisted by previous internal grace. . The Second Council of Orange (529) [7] was convened to address whether this moderate form of semi-Pelagianism could be affirmed, or if the doctrines of Augustine were to be affirm
As Arminianism aligns with key aspects of this view, [91] it is seen by some as a return to early church theological consensus. [96] Moreover, Arminianism can also be seen as a soteriological diversification of Calvinism [97] or more specifically, as a theological middle ground between Calvinism and semi-Pelagianism. [98]
The Semi-Pelagian view is therefore described as "human-initiated synergism". [16] In 529, the Second Council of Orange addressed Semi-Pelagianism and declared that even the inception of faith is a result of God’s grace. [17] [18] [19] This highlights the role of prevenient grace enabling human belief.
The resolution of the Pelagian controversy gave rise to a new controversy in southern Gaul in the fifth and sixth centuries, retrospectively called by the misnomer "semi-Pelagianism". [99] [100] The "semi-Pelagians" all accepted the condemnation of Pelagius, believed grace was necessary for salvation, and were followers of Augustine. [100]
In 529, at the Second Council of Orange, the question at hand was whether the doctrines of Augustine on God's providence were to be affirmed, or if Semi-Pelagianism could be affirmed. Semi-Pelagianism was a moderate form of Pelagianism which teaches that the first step of salvation is by human will and not the grace of God. [25] The ...
The Second Council of Orange (or Second Synod of Orange) was held in 529 at Orange (civitas Arausicae), which was then part of the Ostrogothic Kingdom.It affirmed much of the theology of Augustine of Hippo and synergism, and made numerous proclamations against what later would come to be known as semi-Pelagian doctrine.
2.3 Pelagianism. 2.4 Calvinism and Reformed theology. 2.5 Arminianism. ... Arminianism teaches that a sinner must repent and place their faith in Christ as the ...