Richard Baxter

Neonomianism in Christian theology is the doctrine that the Gospel is a new law, the requirements of which humanity fulfills by faith and repentance, often including a distinction between initial and final justification, the latter being merited through good deeds. Neonomianism is most often associated with the theology of Richard Baxter (1615–1691) and James Hadow (1667–1747).[1][2][3] The theology of Richard Baxter has caused much controversy among Reformed theologians, because his teachings have been seen as opposing justification by faith alone. Neonomianism was significant within the Marrow Controversy.[4][5]

Richard Baxter defended this view when he wrote,

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References

  1. ↑ VanDoodewaard, William (2011-11-01). The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition: Atonement, Saving Faith, and the Gospel offer in Scotland (1718-1799). Reformation Heritage Books. ISBN 978-1-60178-329-5.
  2. ↑ "Neonomianism". www.reformation21.org. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  3. ↑ "Richard Baxter On Initial And Final Justification Through Faith And Works". The Heidelblog. 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  4. ↑ "The Marrow Controversy—Lessons in Free Grace". www.monergism.com. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Richard Baxter (1615-1691) | Monergism". www.monergism.com. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  6. ↑ Cited in Packer, J. I. (2001). The Redemption and Restoration of Man in the Thought of Richard Baxter. Vancouver, CA: Regent College Publishing. p. 257. ISBN 1573831743.
  7. ↑ Nyenhuis, Jacob E. (2007-06-06). A Goodly Heritage: Essays in Honor of the Reverend Dr. Elton J. Bruins at Eighty. Eerdmans Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-8028-6002-6.
  8. ↑ Packer, J. I.; Beougher, Timothy (16 December 1991). "'Go Fetch Baxter'". ChristianityToday.com. Retrieved 2022-11-09.


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