works righteousness

noun

The belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.

“Near-synonym: nomism”

Similar
legalismnomism
Opposite
w:sola fide
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Meanings

nounworks righteousness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityThe 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 & antonyms

nounThe belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.

Similar
legalismnomism
Opposite
w:sola fide
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APA

works righteousness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/works%20righteousness

MLA

“works righteousness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/works%20righteousness. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “works righteousness,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/works%20righteousness.

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