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Part 5-
Grace to Repent
In addition to describing the psalmist’s dependence on the grace of God to repent and embrace God’s way, this episode addresses the underlying struggle to repent. We depend on the grace of God to repent because, based on our fleshly sympathies, we really don’t believe that God’s ways are better. 1 John 5:3 states that God’s commands are not burdensome. This is utter nonsense to the flesh since “commandments” restrict “freedom.” The voice of the flesh understands freedom as the ability to do whatever pleases the flesh without incurring negative consequences. We consequently need God’s grace to enlarge our hearts (32) to consider “commandments” as the path of true freedom. When we come under the commandments we discover true freedom: “I will walk at liberty for I seek your precepts.” (45) And, with the grace of God, we see the destructive nature of “libertine” freedom. The flesh promises the world but conceals a harvest from hell. One application of Psalm 119 to NT Christian life is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, Who applies grace to our lives to assist us in repenting. We discover that God’s commandments are NOT burdensome and that sin amounts to slavery. “Everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” (John 8:34)

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  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Central Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:31 – The Path Forward: Confession and Repentance
  • 00:02:47 – Understanding God”s Precepts
  • 00:04:10 – Desperate Dependence on Grace
  • 00:05:31 – Acknowledging Our Need for Change
  • 00:06:49 – Running the Way of God”s Commandments
  • 00:08:07 – The Role of God”s Grace in Our Lives
  • 00:10:41 – True Freedom in Obeying God”s Law
  • 00:12:27 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
Part 5-
Grace to Repent

Podcast (kingdomquestions): Play in new window | Download | Embed

  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Central Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:31 – The Path Forward: Confession and Repentance
  • 00:02:47 – Understanding God”s Precepts
  • 00:04:10 – Desperate Dependence on Grace
  • 00:05:31 – Acknowledging Our Need for Change
  • 00:06:49 – Running the Way of God”s Commandments
  • 00:08:07 – The Role of God”s Grace in Our Lives
  • 00:10:41 – True Freedom in Obeying God”s Law
  • 00:12:27 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
In addition to describing the psalmist’s dependence on the grace of God to repent and embrace God’s way, this episode addresses the underlying struggle to repent. We depend on the grace of God to repent because, based on our fleshly sympathies, we really don’t believe that God’s ways are better. 1 John 5:3 states that God’s commands are not burdensome. This is utter nonsense to the flesh since “commandments” restrict “freedom.” The voice of the flesh understands freedom as the ability to do whatever pleases the flesh without incurring negative consequences. We consequently need God’s grace to enlarge our hearts (32) to consider “commandments” as the path of true freedom. When we come under the commandments we discover true freedom: “I will walk at liberty for I seek your precepts.” (45) And, with the grace of God, we see the destructive nature of “libertine” freedom. The flesh promises the world but conceals a harvest from hell. One application of Psalm 119 to NT Christian life is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, Who applies grace to our lives to assist us in repenting. We discover that God’s commandments are NOT burdensome and that sin amounts to slavery. “Everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” (John 8:34)

Episode Scripture References -

Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:3, Galatians 6:8, John 8:34

More About This Episode -

In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito addresses the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to New Testament Christian life. He opens the show by inviting listeners to send their questions about God, the Bible, and faith through his website.


Victor discusses the main concern of the psalmist in Psalm 119, highlighting verses 5 and 6, which express a desire for God to establish the psalmist’s ways to keep His statutes. He connects this to the New Testament command to love God and others, emphasizing the need for God to help us align our ways with His.


Victor outlines the path forward, drawing from verses 25-32 of Psalm 119, where the psalmist acknowledges his need to confess when his ways do not align with God’s. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and seeking God’s grace to understand His precepts. Victor explains that many understand God’s commands theoretically but struggle to see their true value and necessity without divine illumination.


He discusses how acknowledging our dependence on God’s grace is crucial for true repentance. Victor points out various verses from the psalm that illustrate this process, such as verse 27, where the psalmist asks for understanding of God’s precepts, and verse 29, where he seeks to remove false ways and embrace God’s law.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 to New Testament Christian life

    Key Points:

  • Emphasis on loving God and others
  • Theoretical Understanding vs. True Value: Struggle to see commands’ necessity without divine illumination
  • Struggle to see commands’ necessity without divine illumination
  • View on Commandments: Genuine freedom found in adherence, countering the view that they are burdensome
  • Seeking God’s grace for enlarged hearts to follow His ways

    • Episode Scripture References -

    Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:3, Galatians 6:8, John 8:34

    More About This Episode -

    In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito addresses the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to New Testament Christian life. He opens the show by inviting listeners to send their questions about God, the Bible, and faith through his website.


    Victor discusses the main concern of the psalmist in Psalm 119, highlighting verses 5 and 6, which express a desire for God to establish the psalmist’s ways to keep His statutes. He connects this to the New Testament command to love God and others, emphasizing the need for God to help us align our ways with His.


    Victor outlines the path forward, drawing from verses 25-32 of Psalm 119, where the psalmist acknowledges his need to confess when his ways do not align with God’s. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and seeking God’s grace to understand His precepts. Victor explains that many understand God’s commands theoretically but struggle to see their true value and necessity without divine illumination.


    He discusses how acknowledging our dependence on God’s grace is crucial for true repentance. Victor points out various verses from the psalm that illustrate this process, such as verse 27, where the psalmist asks for understanding of God’s precepts, and verse 29, where he seeks to remove false ways and embrace God’s law.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 to New Testament Christian life

      Key Points:

  • Emphasis on loving God and others
  • Theoretical Understanding vs. True Value: Struggle to see commands’ necessity without divine illumination
  • Struggle to see commands’ necessity without divine illumination
  • View on Commandments: Genuine freedom found in adherence, countering the view that they are burdensome
  • Seeking God’s grace for enlarged hearts to follow His ways
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