I have a theologian friend who frequently makes this statement: “In church history, there are basically only three types of theology.” Although there have been many schools with numerous names and various subtle nuances, generically there are only three kinds of theology historically—what we call Augustinianism, Semi-Pelagianism, and Pelagianism. In basic terms, Augustinianism holds that salvation rests on God’s grace alone; Semi-Pelagianism teaches that salvation rests on human cooperation with
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