This assignment asks you to read three primary texts written by Christians from

This assignment asks you to read three primary texts written by Christians from the past in dialogue with one another and respond to several prompts.
Step one:
Read these three excerpts from Exploring Christian Heritage:
Pelagius, pp. 49-51
John Calvin, pp. 115-117
Menno Simons, pp. 123-124
Step two:
Write a short paper (600-word minimum, 1000-word maximum) that incorporates your responses to one of the following prompts:

How do Pelagius, Simons, and Calvin differ in their understanding of the role of free will in the process of salvation? How does each use the Bible to support his view of salvation and free will?How does each author’s view of God shape his understanding of how salvation works?

Explain Calvin’s understanding of the role of free will in the process of salvation. Then, write how such an understanding of free will is later tied to notions of work and capitalism. Do you think that Calvin’s thinking continues to impact Western capitalist societies today? Why or why not?

Step three:
Type up your answer in Microsoft Word then upload it to Canvas (or cut and paste it in the text box provided) by following the instructions found when you click on “Submit assignment” on the right-hand side of this page.