Dr. Michael Scott Horton writes that the salvation of Pelagianism is rooted in paganism by way of promoting the concept that human beings have it within themselves to save themselves.Failure to believe that salvation is from God leaves no other choice but salvation from man. From where I sit, many "Christian" ministries and churches are sowing seeds of Pelagianism.
Pelagius, the father of Pelagianism, set out with firm moral convictions as he was confronted with the decadence of Rome. He wanted Rome to change so badly that he moved away from the idea of original sin because it was not a good aid to mass conversion.
As Dr. Horton writes, "So Pelagius countered by rejecting original sin. According to Pelagius, Adam was merely a bad example, not the father of our sinful condition-we are sinners because we sin-rather than vice versa. Consequently, of course, the Second Adam, Jesus Christ, was a good example. Salvation is a matter chiefly of following Christ instead of Adam, rather than being transferred from the condemnation and corruption of Adam's race and placed "in Christ," clothed in his righteousness and made alive by his gracious gift. What men and women need is moral direction, not a new birth; therefore, Pelagius saw salvation in purely naturalistic terms-the progress of human nature from sinful behavior to holy behavior, by following the example of Christ."
Sound familiar? Our greatest need is found in our Bibles: Jesus Christ! Rejoice if you have been claimed by Him. If you have not, ask Jesus to show you that He is indeed real. How your life will change!
If you desire to read Dr. Horton's article in its entirety please click on the link below.
http://www.modernreformation.org/default.php?page=articledisplay&var1=ArtRead&var2=448&var3=main&var4=Home
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