Antinomian

/ˌæntiˈnoʊmiən/ noun

Definition

A person who believes that divine grace frees Christians from moral law; historically, a member of a theological movement rejecting the binding nature of moral law.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + nomos (Greek for 'law') + -ian (a person). Theological term from the Protestant Reformation referring to those who opposed traditional moral law.

Kelly Says

Antinomians were controversial religious figures who said 'if God loves you unconditionally, why follow rules?'—and they got in big trouble with mainstream churches because of it!

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