In this video, we explore the life and theology of Augustine, we dive into the transformative journey of his life from restlessness and indulgence to his profound conversion to Christianity. This video explores Augustine's intense spiritual quest for truth, his initial embrace of Manichaeanism, and his eventual disillusionment with the sect. Witness his pivotal spiritual awakening in Milan, which steered him towards significant intellectual pursuits and laid the foundation for his theological legacy.

Learn how Augustine grappled with humanity's sinful nature and the necessity of divine grace, along with his views on the sovereignty of God in salvation and the important role of the Catholic Church. Discover his insight that true joy and happiness can only be found in loving and rejoicing in God for His own sake, a revelation that shaped Christian thought for centuries.

OUTLINE:
00:01 Quote from Confessions
00:43 Meet Augustine
03:05 Early Life and Conversion
04:27 Augustine's Writings
05:12 Against Manichaeanism
06:05 Against the Donatists
07:20 Against Pelagius
08:28 Confessions
08:58 The City of God
10:00 On Christian Doctrine
10:55 On the Trinity
12:05 Augustine's Theology
13:40 Augustine's Significance
15:00 Summary and Next Episodes

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