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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