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St. Augustine: “You Do Not Choose to Believe in God”. #higherthings

😳 ➤ St. Augustine led an immoral, questionable life….

But, he eventually was ordained a priest and became a bishop. ⛪️

He laid out theology that the Western church still rests on today. ⤵️

You see, St. Augustine taught, like Luther, that you do not choose to believe in God.

God gives you faith, by the power of the Holy Spirit. ✅ ✅ ✅

Because we cannot, by our own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ our Lord or come to Him. 🚫

But the Holy Spirit has…

➤ Called us by the Gospel
➤ Enlightened us with His gifts
➤ Sanctified and keeps us in the one true faith.

And Augustine made this known. 🗣️ 👂🏽

Contributor Rev. Harrison Goodman is the Higher Things Content Executive.

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