Antinomianism

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  • noun. The doctrine or belief that the Gospel frees Christians from required obedience to any law, whether scriptural, civil, or moral, and that salvation is attained solely through faith and the gift of divine grace.
  • noun. The belief that moral laws are relative in meaning and application as opposed to fixed or universal.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The tenets of the antinomians.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. The tenets or practice of Antinomians.
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  • noun. 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 refering to them as legalism.
  • noun. opposition to the Torah.
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  • 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)
    • Word Usage
    "Perhaps you are right that antinomianism is not the best word, but then what would you suggest is a better one?"
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    legalism  
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    antinomian  
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    theological doctrine  
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    animism  collectivism  crankiness  flavouring  homophony  
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