Contrariety of legalism to Christian gospel: 1. Legalism is contrary to the Grace dynamic of God in Jesus Christ. 2. Legalism is contrary to faith, our receptivity of God’s activity; a satanic substitute that supplants faith. 3. Legalism is contrary to the Lordship of Christ, wherein He directs and guides our lives. 4. Legalism is contrary to Christian obedience, which is “listening under” the direction of the living Lord Jesus Christ. 5. Legalism is contrary to the Spirit-led Christian life, wherein the Spirit of Christ enables and empowers. (Eph. 5:18). 6. Legalism is contrary to freedom in Christ, and the liberty that is to be realized in present kingdom living. (John 8:31, 32, 36; 2 Cor. 3:17; Gal. 5:1, 17).