Salvation Perspectives: Contrasting Legalism, Antinomianism, and the Biblical Gospel through Prayer
The theological discourse surrounding the doctrines of legalism, antinomianism, and the Gospel is of utmost importance. This short essay aims to clarify the distinctions between these three concepts by examining the underlying attitudes of individuals belonging to each category during the process of salvation, using prayers as a means to convey their respective dispositions. Here are three illustrations using prayer to contrast two false understandings of the gospel with a true one:
1) Lord, I have forsaken my sin, committed my life to you, now accept me. (legalism)