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As a result of his basic assumption, Pelagius taught that man has an unimpaired [[moral]] ability to choose that which is spiritually good and possesses the [[free will]], ability, and capacity to do that which is spiritually good. This resulted in a gospel of salvation based on human works, in opposition to the Catholic doctrine of salvation by being [[Baptism|baptized into Christ]]. Pelagianism is evident in any doctrine that teaches that man can choose to follow the precepts of [[God]] because he has the power within himself to do so, without having any need for the assistance of God's freely bestowed, universally available gifts of [[grace]].
As a result of his basic assumption, Pelagius taught that man has an unimpaired [[moral]] ability to choose that which is spiritually good and possesses the [[free will]], ability, and capacity to do that which is spiritually good. This resulted in a gospel of salvation based on human works, in opposition to the Catholic doctrine of salvation by being [[Baptism|baptized into Christ]]. Pelagianism is evident in any doctrine that teaches that man can choose to follow the precepts of [[God]] because he has the power within himself to do so, without having any need for the assistance of God's freely bestowed, universally available gifts of [[grace]].
It should be noted that some [[Calvinism|Calvinist]] theologians, when debating those who oppose Calvinism, will automatically label their opponent as supporting Pelagianism (or Semi-Pelagianism) even if the opponent is not.
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