Free Will & Grace: Why Judas Failed and Peter Succeeded

Judas and Peter received the exact same grace, so why did their paths diverge? Discover how your free will is the ultimate key to true holiness.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the Apostles weren't superhumans, but ordinary men making an active choice.
• The scriptural proof from Deuteronomy and Sirach that God never forces the heart.
• The Council of Trent's 4-point framework for actively cooperating with the Holy Ghost.

Timestamps:

• (00:28) - Shattering the "Apostle Myth"
• (00:51) - God Left Man in His Own Counsel (Sirach 15)
• (01:53) - The Ultimate Choice: Life or Death (Deuteronomy 30)
• (02:32) - Synergism: Partnering with Grace (Philippians 2 & James 2)
• (03:45) - The Council of Trent's 4 Points on Free Will
• (04:32) - Why Judas and Peter Chose Differently

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🎙️ About: The Depositum uses AI to explore the Deposit of Faith via the Douay-Rheims Bible, Council of Trent, and Haydock Commentary. We make dense theology accessible to help you come to know Jesus.

🎵 Music: "Miserere Mei, Deus" by Allegri (Ensamble Escénico Vocal). Source: Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY 3.0.

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