The Doctrines of Grace, Declared by the Church Fathers (Part 2)

Sample quotations from various church fathers demonstrating a belief in what we today refer to as the Doctrines of Grace, or the "Five Points of Calvinism."

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For those who are skeptical or merely interested in the context or citation of these quotations, I recommend Part 4 of John Gill's book, "The Cause of God and Truth," where he dedicates 200 pages to this study, demonstrating the early church fathers' position on the doctrines of grace. You can read the book online here: http://www.pbministries.org/books/gill/gills_archive.htm (See part 4)

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[NB3K]

This video affirms my quest to prove that Calvin did not make up the Doctrines of Grace! I am reading the ANTI-PELAGIAN writings of Augustine and I swear it was written by Calvin himself! LOL I see where Calvin was influenced, but Calvin did not rely on Augustine himself but proved through SCRIPTURE ALONE that the Doctrines of Grace are in fact grounded by the Word of God! JESUS TOLD THE PHARASEES IN HIS DAY THAT YOU DO NOT BELIEVE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT OF MY SHEEP!!! THAT'S LIMITED ATONEMENT!!!!

[WarrantedFaith]

@NB3K Make sure to see the book in the video description. There is plenty more where this comes from :)

[blicksflicks]

Well, if that doesn't prove the foundations of grace, I don't know what does. Who can reply against such proof? I am beside myself. Well, I just might be going to the lake of fire for sure. I wish I were one of God's elect. I know I believe Jesus is the Christ, the Savior and the Son of God. However, I can't repent unless he makes me. Well, it's gonna be real hot. But, congratulations to everyone who God chose before the foundations of the world. I know you're going to enjoy the Kingdom.

[WarrantedFaith]

@blicksflicks First of all, this video is no proof of the doctrines of grace. It is simply a bit of evidence offered for the fact that many of the early church fathers held to these doctrines. Second, it seems your reading of the quotes has been in vain. As the video indicates, if you truly believe in the Son of the living God, you are one of the elect. You never would have had any desire to turn to him otherwise.

[droptozro]

After watching most of this too-- you're missing SOOOOOOOOOOO many quotes of the actual Ante-Nicene church(as you skip from a few in the 300s to Augustine and beyond), probably because they contradict Calvinist theology... but fine, stay in your ignorance.

[CBALLEN]

Great Stuff!