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Webster 1913 Edition


Antinomian

Anˊti-no′mi-an

,
Adj.
[See
Antimony
.]
Of or pertaining to the Antinomians; opposed to the doctrine that the moral law is obligatory.

Anˊti-no′mi-an

,
Noun.
(Eccl. Hist.)
One who maintains that, under the gospel dispensation, the moral law is of no use or obligation, but that faith alone is necessary to salvation. The sect of Antinomians originated with John Agricola, in Germany, about the year 1535.
Mosheim.

Webster 1828 Edition


Antinomian

ANTINO'MIAN

,
Adj.
[Gr. against, and law.] Against law; pertaining to the Antinomians.

ANTINO'MIAN

,
Noun.
One of a sect who maintain, that, under the gospel dispensation, the law is of no use or obligation; or who hold doctrines which supersede the necessity of good works and a virtuous life. This sect originated with John Agricola about the year 1538.

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antinomian

antinomian

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Noun

antinomian (plural antinomians)

  1. One who embraces antinomianism.

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Adjective

antinomian (comparative more antinomian, superlative most antinomian)

  1. Of or pertaining to antinomianism.

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