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Originally Posted by Timmy
But legalism is not simply trying too hard to obey God. Theologically, it is believing that following the law is how one is saved. Paul shoots it down nicely in Galatians 3. Legalism masquerades as righteousness and salvation, while cursing (says Paul) those who fall for it. Insidious.
Of course, nobody here says that's how you're saved. It's by repenting, being baptized in water in Jesus' name (making sure your baptizer doesn't use the dreaded "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" wording, or it won't "take"), being filled with the Holy Ghost. speaking in tongues, and by following all the rules for the rest of your life. Only they may not tell you that last part right away. That comes later. And exactly which rules to follow is subject to much debate, of course. |
You will not find any "legalists" (as some would call them) in the Apostolic ranks that believe works saves anyone. But at the same time, God will reject anyone who expects to get saved, and then live a "Lawless" life.
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