Pelagianism 101 By Leighton Flowers: Do It Yourself Salvation With Your Free Will

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James White presents a powerful case that Flowers is really promoting Pelagianism under a different name. A quick AI overview says the following: Pelagianism is a Christian heresy that primarily denies the doctrine of original sin and emphasizes human perfectibility through free will and good works, without needing God's grace for salvation. It was named after Pelagius, a 5th-century monk, who believed humans are born without a sinful nature and can achieve salvation through their own efforts & the sovereignty of their own free will. See "How Flowers' View of Grace Differs from Arminianism and Calvinism" at https://www.monergism.com/leighton-fl... . See also our 4 hour & 34 minute video called "James White, #1 True Bible Apologist versus William Lane Craig, #1 Heretical Apologist & others" at • James White, #1 True Bible Apologist versu... . Wikipedia says this about Pelagius at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelagius . Key aspects of Pelagianism: Rejection of Original Sin: Pelagianism asserts that Adam's sin did not inherently taint human nature, and individuals are born morally neutral. Emphasis on Free Will: It emphasizes human free will as the primary factor in achieving salvation, believing individuals can choose to do good and avoid sin. Downplaying the Need for Grace: Pelagianism minimizes the role of God's grace in salvation, suggesting that humans can achieve righteousness and salvation through their own efforts and good works. Belief in Human Perfectibility: Pelagius and his followers believed humans could achieve spiritual perfection and attain salvation through their own efforts, without the need for God's grace.