Was Augustine Catholic or Calvinist?

Did John Calvin faithfully follow Augustine of Hippo, or did he selectively use him for Reformation purposes?In this episode of FACTS, we examine the real historical relationship between Calvin and Augustine on grace, justification, the Church, apostolic succession, the Eucharist, prayer for the dead, and purgatory.Many claim Augustine was basically Protestant before the Reformation. But is that anachronistic? The better question may be whether Calvin was truly a good Augustinian.We walk through direct quotations, historical context, and where Calvin aligns with Augustine—and where he sharply departs.Topics include:Augustine on grace and free willCalvin on predestination and human inabilityJustification: made righteous or counted righteousAuthority of the Catholic ChurchThe Eucharist and sacramental realismPrayer for the deadPurgatorial purificationWas Augustine closer to Catholicism or Calvinism?If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Stephen Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7#Augustine #JohnCalvin #Reformation #ChurchHistory #Catholic #Protestant #Calvinism #Theology #Eucharist #Purgatory #EarlyChurch #FACTSPodcast