8775 libertinism
Dictionary of Bible Themes

A form of abuse of Christian freedom which refuses to acknowledge any obligation for Christians to obey the law or to restrain sin.

Romans 6:1-2,15

Grace must not lead to libertinism

See also

Romans 3:5-8
Galatians 2:17-21
Romans 6:12,14

Believers must resist sin

See also

Hebrews 12:1-2
1 John 5:16-18
Matthew 5:17-18

The law remains valid for believers

See also

Joshua 23:6
1 Chronicles 22:12
Proverbs 28:7
Romans 7:12
1 Timothy 1:8
Romans 6:1-2

The dangers of libertinism

Hebrews 12:1

Falling back into sin

1 John 1:8-10
1 John 2:3-4

See also

Disobedience towards God

1 John 3:4
2 Corinthians 10:6
Ephesians 5:6
1 Peter 2:8
1 John 3:17

See also

Selfishness

Luke 6:32-34
2 Timothy 2:1-4
1 John 2:9-11

See also

6663 freedom of will
8704 apostasy
8751 false witness
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