Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or influenced by antinomianism: Describes a person, belief, or action that is connected to the theological doctrine that faith alone, not obedience to moral law, is necessary for salvation.
2. Noun:
   • A follower of the doctrine of antinomianism: A person who believes that faith alone, not adherence to moral or religious law, is sufficient for salvation.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The preacher was accused of promoting antinomian beliefs that could lead to moral chaos.
  • Some critics viewed the movement's emphasis on grace as dangerously antinomian.
• Noun:
  • The early church debated whether certain groups were antinomians.
  • He was labeled an antinomian for his rejection of traditional religious rules.

Advanced Usage

• Theological Context: The term is primarily used in theological and historical discussions about Christian doctrine, particularly concerning the relationship between law and grace.
• Pejorative Use: Often used as a critical or pejorative label by opponents to suggest that a belief system leads to moral license or the rejection of ethical behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Antinomianism (n): The doctrine or belief itself, that Christians are released by grace from the obligation of observing moral law.

Synonyms

• Adjective: lawless (in a specific theological sense), libertine (in a specific theological sense).
• Noun: libertine (in a specific theological sense).

Antonyms

• Adjective/Noun: legalistic, nomian (one who emphasizes the importance of law).

Adjective

1. relating to or influenced by antinomianism

Noun

1. a follower of the doctrine of antinomianism