Grace, Actual and Habitual: A Dogmatic Treatise by Joseph Pohle

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By Kathleen Sanchez Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Chivalry
Pohle, Joseph, 1852-1922 Pohle, Joseph, 1852-1922
English
"Grace, Actual and Habitual: A Dogmatic Treatise" by Joseph Pohle is a theological work written in the early 20th century. This treatise explores the concepts of actual and habitual grace as understood within the Catholic tradition, with a focus on their definitions, properties, and implications for free will in relation to salvation. The author, a...
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in the justification and sanctification of individuals. The opening of this treatise introduces fundamental distinctions between two types of grace: actual grace, which is a transient supernatural help that enables a person to perform good works, and habitual grace, or sanctifying grace, which is an enduring state that renders individuals pleasing to God. Pohle outlines the necessity of grace for salvation, emphasizing its gratuitous nature, the universality of God's grace, and its relationship to human free will. He presents his argument within the framework of dogmatic theology, referencing early Church Fathers and theological systems to clarify the importance and effects of grace in human salvation and spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
William Flores
4 months ago

Simply put, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I learned so much from this.

James Allen
1 month ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Linda Mitchell
1 month ago

From the very first page, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I learned so much from this.

Anthony King
4 months ago

Having read this twice, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Worth every second of your time.

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