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What is the starting point of the 'Doctrine of Original Sin'?
What is the starting point of the 'Doctrine of Original Sin'?
- The sin of Adam and Eve in eating from the tree of knowledge (correct)
- The idea of concupiscence
- The concept of predestination
- The tainted nature of humanity
Which theological concept did Augustine primarily focus on in his works?
Which theological concept did Augustine primarily focus on in his works?
- Resisting earthly temptations
- Concupiscence as a defect in human character (correct)
- Original perfection of Adam and Eve
- Predestination of humanity
What is the meaning of 'concupiscence' as per Augustine's Doctrine of Original Sin?
What is the meaning of 'concupiscence' as per Augustine's Doctrine of Original Sin?
- A sin committed by Adam and Eve
- A longing for earthly material things (correct)
- The desire to know and love God
- The perfect nature of Adam and Eve
How did Augustine describe the impact of 'original sin' on human character?
How did Augustine describe the impact of 'original sin' on human character?
What does concupiscence hinder in a moral agent, according to Augustine?
What does concupiscence hinder in a moral agent, according to Augustine?
In Augustine's Doctrine of Original Sin, what was a consequence of committing the original sin?
In Augustine's Doctrine of Original Sin, what was a consequence of committing the original sin?
According to Augustine, why does all of humanity inherit Adam's sin?
According to Augustine, why does all of humanity inherit Adam's sin?
What does 'massa peccati' refer to according to Augustine?
What does 'massa peccati' refer to according to Augustine?
How did Augustine describe humanity's ability to freely choose in the context of sin?
How did Augustine describe humanity's ability to freely choose in the context of sin?
What is 'liberum arbitrium' in the context of Augustine's teachings?
What is 'liberum arbitrium' in the context of Augustine's teachings?
Who did Augustine refer to as 'the elect' in his doctrine?
Who did Augustine refer to as 'the elect' in his doctrine?
What distinguishes 'the elect' from 'the reprobates' in Augustine's teachings?
What distinguishes 'the elect' from 'the reprobates' in Augustine's teachings?
According to Augustine, why would the 'elect' be sinless at death?
According to Augustine, why would the 'elect' be sinless at death?
What did Augustine state about Jesus' atonement according to the text?
What did Augustine state about Jesus' atonement according to the text?
According to John Calvin's 'Doctrine of Election,' what is a core belief about God?
According to John Calvin's 'Doctrine of Election,' what is a core belief about God?
What does John Calvin believe about humanity's response to God's commands?
What does John Calvin believe about humanity's response to God's commands?
Based on Calvin's theory, what does Romans 8 imply about predestination?
Based on Calvin's theory, what does Romans 8 imply about predestination?
Why can't humanity respond in faithful obedience according to Calvin's theory?
Why can't humanity respond in faithful obedience according to Calvin's theory?
According to Calvin, what is the 'irresistible grace' experienced by the elect?
According to Calvin, what is the 'irresistible grace' experienced by the elect?
What is a trait that Calvin believed the elect would generally exhibit?
What is a trait that Calvin believed the elect would generally exhibit?
How did Calvin believe a person becomes part of the elect?
How did Calvin believe a person becomes part of the elect?
What was Calvin's view on why the reprobates are 'deaf and blind' to the message of the gospels?
What was Calvin's view on why the reprobates are 'deaf and blind' to the message of the gospels?
What did Calvin believe 'limited atonement' referred to?
What did Calvin believe 'limited atonement' referred to?
Which biblical scripture did Calvin use to support his view on 'limited atonement'?
Which biblical scripture did Calvin use to support his view on 'limited atonement'?
What was the purpose of the Synod of Dort that took place after Calvin's death?
What was the purpose of the Synod of Dort that took place after Calvin's death?
