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Originally Posted by trevorjohnson  THe common way many people use the term LEGALIST is towards a person who adds on extra laws besides that which is commanded in Scripture. Under this common definition, there are many such folks - and many such reformed folks.
Most folks who are called LEGALIST do not claim to be saved by these things hwoever. They merely see these added on items as essential for the Christian to do.
The other definition of legalist is more technically accurate, but the one I give above is the one most people hold to in their minds. | I think this is a good, succinct answer.
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