Aquinas on Predestination
In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the topic of predestination in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. We cover:
Principles of Predestination
God is the cause of every perfection, including the good of order to an end (means and end)
Providence is God’s plan for the good of order
Providence presupposes the intention/ will of God
Everything subject to God’s infallible providence
The gravity of sin and the necessity of grace
Providence rightly attributed to God
Argument from universal and infallible providence – order to supernatural end
Argument from grace and supernatural order
God reprobates some
Two Objections
23.5 ad3. Seems unjust
23.5 ad3. Why not everyone? Two answers
Humility and dependence on God
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