Pelagianism

1. First Appeared

• • • Early 5th Century AD

2. Denied

• • • Original Sin
    • Christian Grace

3. Founders/Proponents

• • • British monk Pelagius

4. Teachings

• • • Adam’s sin did not affect future generations of humanity.
    • Adam’s descendants did not inherit a sinful nature passed down to them
    • Man can live a sinless life

5. Condemned

• • • Fought by Augustine
    • Council of Carthage in AD 418