Antinomian (Noun)
Meaning
A follower of the doctrine of antinomianism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The 19th-century preacher was labeled an antinomian due to his views that moral laws were not necessary for followers of the faith.
- As an antinomian, he believed that faith alone was enough to guarantee salvation, no matter what his actions were.
- The local church excommunicated the young antinomian for spreading what they considered heretical and lawless ideas.
- Many of his contemporaries saw him as a reckless antinomian who disregarded all moral conventions.
- The village community ostracized the antinomian for refusing to follow local customs and laws, claiming they were unnecessary for spiritual salvation.