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ANTINOMIANISM
antinomianism
(noun) the theological doctrine that by faith and God’s grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
antinomianism (countable and uncountable, plural antinomianisms)
(Christianity) A religious movement which believes that only the spiritual 'law of Faith' (Romans 3:27) is essential for salvation; and which is against all other practical laws being taught as being essential for salvation; and referring to them as legalism.
(Judaism) Opposition to the Torah.
Antonyms
• legalism
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*no"mi*an*ism, n.
Definition: The tenets or practice of Antinomians. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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