Augustine on human nature

Question 1

What is the idea of Stewardship ?

Answer 1

The christian idea that humans have a responsibility to look after Gods creation

Question 2

For Augustine what is the idea of human free will ?

Answer 2

The idea that we were created by God with the free ability to choose

Question 3

How did the fall affect human nature ?

Answer 3

The bible states man fell out of favour with God
And they were cast out of the garden

Question 4

What is original sin ?

Answer 4

Used to refer to the sin of Adam and Eve that is passed down to us

Question 5

What is Concupiscence ?

Answer 5

Humanity’s inclination towards sin

Question 6

What does original sin mean for our relationship with God ?

Answer 6

For some it means until baptism, individuals have no favour with the divine

Question 7

What is predestination ?

Answer 7

The idea that God chooses and already picked people to bring them to salvation

Question 8

What do we mean by the term grace ?

Answer 8

Gods complete generous love that we have even though we don’t deserve it

Question 9

What is summum bonum ?

Answer 9

The highest good

Question 10

What quote did Augustine use when arguing there is a distinct human nature ?

Answer 10

‘The people of christ, whatever their condition, are enjoined to endure this earthly republic’