Posts with the tag “legalism”

The Real Problem Is Closer Than You ThinkIt is easy to look at the world and feel overwhelmed by what we see. Conflict, dishonesty, cruelty, selfishness — the evidence of human brokenness is everywher...  Read More

When we read the Gospels, the Pharisees often appear as the opponents of Jesus. They questioned His authority, criticized His disciples, challenged His interpretation of the Sabbath, and eventually jo...  Read More

When Rules Get in the Way of Love: Finding Balance Between Legalism and GraceThere's a tension in Christian life that many of us feel but rarely name. On one side, there's the pull toward strict rule-...  Read More

Why Anti-Legalism Is Not the Opposite of HolinessIn many churches today, there has been a strong—and necessary—reaction against legalism. For years, people experienced a version of Christianity that f...  Read More