Jesus Calls Sinners- Mark 2:13-17
- Preacher
- Richard Caldwell
- Tradition
- Christian (Unspecified)
- Published
- Length
- 53:58
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About this sermon
Legalism is a term thrown around a lot in our day. Much of what is called legalism isn’t legalism. But true legalism is deadly. What is legalism? It is NOT an emphasis on good works. The NT places an emphasis on obedience. To call for obedience to Scripture is not legalism. No, legalism is a works RIGHTEOUSNESS approach to God. The thought that my ACCEPTANCE with God DEPENDS on my OWN righteousness. Legalism with respect to salvation is when someone believes that they are saved by law keeping. Whether that is the law of the Old Testament, the laws of human religious standards, or the law of one’s own moral standards. If you believe you are saved by your own goodness, by your own obedience, you’re a legalist. Legalism defined as a spirit or attitude, is when someone SUBSTITUTES his or her own PERSONAL STANDARDS for the Word of God, and then measures himself and others against those personal standards. The DEADLY POISON of legalism is that it is PRIDEFUL ERROR.
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