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works righteousness

works righteousness noun: the belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.

Noun

works righteousness (uncountable)

  1. The belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.
    • Near-synonym: nomism
    Synonyms:
    legalism, nomism
    Antonyms:
    w:sola fide

Synonyms of works righteousness

Antonyms

  • w:sola fide

Questions about works righteousness

What does works righteousness mean?
Works righteousness means the belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.
What part of speech is works righteousness?
Works righteousness is a noun.

Words near works righteousness in the dictionary

  1. works one's way
  2. works one's way up
  3. works oneself to the bone
  4. works out
  5. works over
  6. works righteousness
  7. works round
  8. works someone's arse off
  9. works someone's ass off
  10. works someone's butt off
  11. works someone's tail off

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