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NASB | Romans 8:4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:4 so that the [righteous and just] requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us who do not live our lives in the ways of the flesh [guided by worldliness and our sinful nature], but [live our lives] in the ways of the Spirit [guided by His power]. |
Subject: Am I under Jewish Law? |
Bible Note: I prefer a more solidly theological definition: Antinomian: a.) Denial of the binding nature of any external laws on personal behavior, b.) Denial that the OT moral law remains in effect for Christians. --Data Rat Theological Terms Antinomian: Literally, against the law. Antinomians teach that the law is no longer applicable in the life of the Christian. (see "Legalism"). --Dictionary of Theological Terms, Don Matzat Antinomy is derived from the two Greek words anti meaning "over against" and nomos meaning "law." An antinomian is one who denies that there is any objective law or standard of obedience in the New Testament age to which the believer is accountable. --Revised Common Lectionary, Anglican Church It is considered heretical in some circles. You would generally find, however, a consensus among many Americans who define it as you have when they state "I am no longer under the law, but only under the law of love." If you want it better characterized, you will need to look beyond the article that you have sited. There are many solidly theological works on antinomianism and nomianism. These are not new ideas. Christ and the apostles discuss these things frequently throughout the New Testament. You might want to take the word "law," and look at every reference in the NT, gradually building up an idea of what God actually has to say on the matter. I apologize, but that sort of study is beyond the scope of any given entry in our forum. |