antinomianism

From antinomian +‎ -ism, coined by Martin Luther, notably used in his Against the Antinomians (1539).

• (US) IPA^(key): /æntiˈnoʊmi.ənɪzəm/

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• Hyphenation: an‧ti‧no‧mi‧an‧ism

antinomianism (countable and uncountable, plural antinomianisms)

1. (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.
2. (Judaism) Opposition to the Torah.

• legalism

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