Antinomianism
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Antinomianism is a Christian theological doctrine asserting that believers are freed by grace from the obligation to observe moral law, especially the Mosaic Law.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Antinomianism canonical | 2 |
| Antinomian Controversy with Martin Luther | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Antinomianism Context triple: [Johannes Eisleben, notableIdea, Antinomianism]
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Arminianism
Arminianism is a Protestant theological tradition emphasizing human free will in accepting or resisting divine grace, in contrast to the strict predestinarian views of Calvinism.
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Anti-Puritanism
Anti-Puritanism was an early modern English religious and political stance that opposed Puritan doctrines and reforms, defending more traditional Anglican beliefs and church practices.
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Puritanism
Puritanism was a strict, reform-minded Protestant movement that emphasized moral rigor, biblical authority, and communal discipline, profoundly shaping early New England society and culture.
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Erastianism
Erastianism is a doctrine asserting that the state holds ultimate authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters.
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Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts
The Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts was a 1630s Puritan religious and political crisis centered on debates over grace, works, and church authority, most famously associated with Anne Hutchinson and her supporters.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Antinomianism Target entity description: Antinomianism is a Christian theological doctrine asserting that believers are freed by grace from the obligation to observe moral law, especially the Mosaic Law.
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A.
Arminianism
Arminianism is a Protestant theological tradition emphasizing human free will in accepting or resisting divine grace, in contrast to the strict predestinarian views of Calvinism.
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B.
Anti-Puritanism
Anti-Puritanism was an early modern English religious and political stance that opposed Puritan doctrines and reforms, defending more traditional Anglican beliefs and church practices.
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C.
Puritanism
Puritanism was a strict, reform-minded Protestant movement that emphasized moral rigor, biblical authority, and communal discipline, profoundly shaping early New England society and culture.
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D.
Erastianism
Erastianism is a doctrine asserting that the state holds ultimate authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters.
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E.
Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts
The Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts was a 1630s Puritan religious and political crisis centered on debates over grace, works, and church authority, most famously associated with Anne Hutchinson and her supporters.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological doctrine
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religious doctrine ⓘ soteriological position ⓘ |
| accusedOf |
encouraging moral laxity
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undermining Christian ethics ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
Christian liberty
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grace ⓘ justification by faith ⓘ law and gospel distinction ⓘ |
| associatedWithPerson |
Anne Hutchinson
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Johann Agricola ⓘ
linked to:
Johannes Agricola
John Eaton ⓘ Tobias Crisp ⓘ |
| category |
Christian ethics
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Christian heresies in many traditions ⓘ Christian soteriology ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Reformed emphasis on the third use of the law
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covenant theology emphasis on ongoing moral law ⓘ |
| coreClaim |
believers are freed by grace from the obligation to observe moral law
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the Mosaic Law is not binding on Christians ⓘ |
| criticizedBy |
Anglican theologians
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Lutheran theologians ⓘ Methodist theologians ⓘ Reformed theologians ⓘ Roman Catholic theologians ⓘ |
| criticizedByPerson |
Cotton Mather
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John Calvin ⓘ John Wesley ⓘ Martin Luther ⓘ Richard Baxter ⓘ Thomas Shepard ⓘ |
| defendedAs |
protecting the freeness of grace
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upholding justification by faith alone ⓘ |
| focusesOn | relationship between grace and law ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
English Puritan and Separatist movements
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New England Puritan disputes ⓘ
linked to:
Half-Way Covenant controversy
Reformation-era debates about justification ⓘ early Lutheran controversies ⓘ |
| notableDebate |
Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts Bay Colony
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linked to:
Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts
Lutheran antinomian controversies of the 16th century ⓘ |
| opposesDoctrine | legalism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| scripturalDebate |
interpretation of Paul’s teaching on law and grace
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use of Romans and Galatians in arguments about the law ⓘ |
| viewedAs | heresy by many Christian traditions ⓘ |
| viewOnEthics | moral obedience is not necessary for justification ⓘ |
| viewOnMosaicLaw |
Mosaic ceremonial law not binding on Christians
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Mosaic moral law not binding on justified believers ⓘ |
| viewOnSalvation | salvation is by grace alone apart from works of the law ⓘ |
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