freedom from bondage to legalism and victory over sin when they live by grace, rely on the Spirit, and obey Scripture through the power of Spirit-produced love. A second form of legalism imposes on Christians a code of human regulations about external observances and deeds. This form of legalism requires outward conformity to certain human regulations as a measure of religious achievement; does not properly consider one’s inner character, motivation, power, and goals as essential factors in biblical