The doctrine of sola gratia, or grace alone, is central to the Protestant Reformation, emphasizing that salvation is solely the work of God's grace in the soul. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Augustine, who argued that humanity's fallen nature renders us morally impotent, unable to choose the things of God without divine intervention. In contrast, semi-Pelagianism posits that human beings have the power to choose God, albeit with the assistance of God's grace. The Reformation's emphasis on sola gratia highlights the importance of divine initiative in salvation, underscoring that our salvation is not based on our own efforts or decisions, but rather on God's sovereign grace. [... more]

The Bible teaches that regeneration is exclusively a work of God the Holy Spirit in our lives, with God being the active agent and us being passive. This monergistic process is essential for salvation, and it produces our act to call upon the name of the Lord. The new birth is a sovereign act of God, and it is not a joint effort between us and God. [... more]

The concept of predestination and free will is explored in the context of God's sovereignty and election, with discussions on monergistic regeneration, soteriology, and atonement, and how these ideas relate to salvation and the nature of God. [... more]