Legalism (theology)

In Christian theology, "legalism" (or "nomism") is a pejorative term applied to the idea that "by doing good works or by obeying the law, a person earns and merits salvation."[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Poettcker, Henry (1989). "Legalism". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  2. ^ Hagen, Kenneth, ed. (1994). The Quadrilog: Tradition and the Future of Ecumenism: Essays in Honor of George H. Tavard. Liturgical Press. p. 84.
  3. ^ Bertram, Robert W. (Spring 2001). ""Scripture and Tradition" in the Lutheran Confessions". Pro Ecclesia: A Journal of Catholic and Evangelical Theology. 10. Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology.

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