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I just got curious about that.
Anything related to Grace.Trying to better understand the question: What is your understanding of the difference between the Orthodox and Catholic doctrines of grace?
For example, are you asking about Augustine's view of the ontological relation of grace to the divine essence?
Both Catholic and Orthodox Churches disagree with that idea.Most of what is called reformed (Calvinist) theology actually started with St. Augustine in the 4th Century. I could be wrong but I think he believed it was irresistible in the case of the elect, and that the elect would persevere in faith until they passed over.
I wonder if he believed in Created Grace.probably closer to Rome's, I would say, although not as erroneous as they are now. I think St Augustine was an early proponent of pure simplicity, which does relate to grace.
I wonder if he believed in Created Grace.
Both Catholic and Orthodox Churches disagree with that idea.
Not even St. Augustine could be considered a "Calvinist" since he didn't believe in Eternal Security :They do, and a good number of Protestants also disagree with it as well.