We have examined how toxic legalism is with its “ladder” theology – trying to work your way to God by being good enough to merit forgiveness. We have considered how lawlessness is rooted in a misunderstanding of the purposes of… Read More
Tightrope – Legalism and Lawlessness, Part 2
In the New Testament, our relationship with the Lord is often referred to as our “walk.” This is a great metaphor for the Christian experience, and we can extend it to walking the tightrope between legalism and lawlessness: to fall… Read More
Tightrope – Legalism and Lawlessness, Part 1
Theologically, legalism can is seeking to be justified before God through obeying the law of God. Practically, legalism is the attempt to please God more than Jesus ever could. When a person believes that our relationship with God hinges… Read More