The Pelagianizing Romanist says, Lust, or concupiscence…
““The Pelagianizing Romanist says, Lust, or concupiscence, brings forth sin, therefore it cannot be sin, because the mother cannot be the child. We reply, Concupiscence brings forth sin, therefore it must be sin, because child and mother must have the same nature. The grand sophism of Pelagianism is the assumption that sin is confined to acts, that guilty acts can be the product of innocent condition, that the effect can be sinful, yet the cause free from sin--that the unclean can be brought forth from the clean.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pelagianism separates sin from nature, but concupiscence shows sin arises from inherent desire.
In simple terms: Sin stems from inherent desire, not just actions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner desires as moral sources.
Themes
theology
sin
human nature
concupiscence
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
reflective
Type
Children:0
Concupiscence:1
Lutheran:0
Lutheranism:0
Orthodox-lutheranism:0
Parenting:0
Sin:1
Pelagianism:1
Sophism Pelagianism:0
Lust Concupiscence:0
Pelagianism Assumption:0
Forth Sin:0
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- ethics education
- personal reflection
- preaching
- academic study
Key Concepts
Pelagianism
Augustinian doctrine
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see desire as inherently sinful?
- How does this view affect moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a single theological perspective.