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The theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
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antinomianism
Word definitions for antinomianism in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In Christianity, an antinomian is one who takes the principle of salvation by faith and divine grace to the point of asserting that the saved are not bound to follow the Law of Moses . The distinction between antinomian and other Christian views on moral ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Antinomianism \An`ti*no"mi*an*ism\, n. The tenets or practice of Antinomians. --South.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1640s, from antinomian + -ism .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context Christianity English) 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 ...
Usage examples of antinomianism.
What I learned now was that the LSD retreat and inward plunge can be compared to an essential schizophrenia, and the antinomianism of contemporary youth to a paranoid schizophrenia.
I learned now was that the LSD retreat and inward plunge can be compared to an essential schizophrenia, and the antinomianism of contemporary youth to a paranoid schizophrenia.
The antinomianism of Marcion was ultimately based on the strength of his religious feeling, on his personal religion as contrasted with all statutory religion.
I also admired in Scott was his resolute opposition to Antinomianism, and the minutely practical character of his writings.