What Is Legalism? A Reformed Diagnosis and the Gospel Cure
Deep Dive into What Is Legalism? A Reformed Diagnosis and the Gospel CureLegalism is not merely the presence of strict rules or an earnest pursuit of holiness; it is a fundamental distortion of the gospel that seeks to secure God’s favor through human performance. At its core, legalism reverses the biblical order of salvation. While the gospel declares, "I am accepted in Christ, therefore I obey," legalism whispers, "I obey in order to be accepted." This theological error functions by misusing God’s law, turning it from a mirror that exposes sin and a guide for gratitude into a ladder for…
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