âHealing Him by Graceâ: Romans 5:5 and Moral Transformation in Augustine of Hippoâs Eps. 140 and 145

Coleman M. Ford

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Chapter 13 âHealing Him by Graceâ: Romans 5:5 and Moral Transformation in Augustine of Hippoâs Eps. 140 and 145

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This essay presents a rendering of Augustineâs interpretation and application of Romans 5:5 as central to his case against Pelagius. As a statement in favor of divine grace over and against an appeal to works righteousness, the essay argues that Augustine engages Romans 5:5 to demonstrate that humanityâs greatest need is the transformation of their will, and Godâs greatest solution is grace, which leads to more faithful moral action. Regarding moral formation and the theological interpretation of Scripture, Augustineâs use of Romans 5:5 to express moral transformation is best seen in letters written to two individuals (ep. 140 to Honoratus and ep. 145 to Anastasius) who had requested insight from Augustine on Christian life and practice. These letters provide much needed examples of Augustineâs thinking and application of his theology of grace against Pelagius. By highlighting these two examples from Augustine, readers will gain greater clarity on the relationship between the theological interpretation of Scripture and spiritual formation.

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Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation

Series:Â Biblical Interpretation Series, Volume: 206

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Chapter 13 âHealing Him by Graceâ: Romans 5:5 and Moral Transformation in Augustine of Hippoâs Eps. 140 and 145

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