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Legalism: Another Heresy Within

Jon Mahtani·2017-09-15
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This article examines legalism as a theological heresy that undermines the gospel by suggesting human obedience contributes to salvation, positioning it as an equal but opposite error to antinomianism. Mahtani argues both heresies stem from unbelief and attack Christ's completed work, exhorting Reformed believers to carefully examine themselves against this subtle but destructive false doctrine. The piece serves as a practical warning for young people in Reformed churches to maintain biblical balance between the doctrines of justification by faith alone and the necessity of sanctification through obedience.

You have probably heard the accusation, "You are so legalistic!" or "Your church is full of legalists!" How do you respond to that label? To such a stinging stigma, you may want to respond defensively, "No, I am not! No, we are not!" Yet, however truthful or untruthful that retort might be, I plead in love for you young people of our beloved churches -- that you think before repeating that answer. Examine yourself for this heresy within. For good reason, this article closely follows a previous...

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Author
Jon Mahtani
Date

2017-09-15

Source
Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Galatians 2:16
Matthew
Matthew 15:9Matthew 23:4Matthew 25:28
Luke 18:9-14
Topics
JustificationSanctificationApologetics
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