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Part 6-
Grace to Repent Pt2
This recap of the prior weeks’ lessons emphasizes the necessity of God’s grace in repentance. Many believers unfortunately don’t avail themselves of God’s grace to repent, because they’re unaware that God honors sincere prayers that say something like, “Lord, I confess this sin, but I honestly don’t want to repent..can you help me?” The primary casualty of such a prayer is human pride, and God gives grace to the humble honest petitioner who acknowledges that even though he knows about God’s ways, he can’t honestly embrace them as his own. The grace to repent, is consequently God’s answer to the psalmist’s first petition in verse 5: “that my ways be established to keep your statutes.” The psalmist rests his hope on God’s grace to repent in verse 32: “I will run the way of your statutes, for you will enlarge my heart.” God establishes the psalmist’s “ways” by enlarging his heart and helping him to repent.

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  • 00:00:13 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:53 – New Testament Application
  • 00:02:36 – The Role of the Holy Spirit
  • 00:04:34 – The Importance of Confession
  • 00:05:21 – Reflecting on God’s Ways
  • 00:09:03 – Struggles Between Confession and Repentance
  • 00:10:12 – Power to Repent
  • 00:11:49 – God’s Commandments as Delight
  • 00:12:59 – Closing Prayer and Summary
Part 6-
Grace to Repent Pt2

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

  • 00:00:13 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:53 – New Testament Application
  • 00:02:36 – The Role of the Holy Spirit
  • 00:04:34 – The Importance of Confession
  • 00:05:21 – Reflecting on God’s Ways
  • 00:09:03 – Struggles Between Confession and Repentance
  • 00:10:12 – Power to Repent
  • 00:11:49 – God’s Commandments as Delight
  • 00:12:59 – Closing Prayer and Summary
This recap of the prior weeks’ lessons emphasizes the necessity of God’s grace in repentance. Many believers unfortunately don’t avail themselves of God’s grace to repent, because they’re unaware that God honors sincere prayers that say something like, “Lord, I confess this sin, but I honestly don’t want to repent..can you help me?” The primary casualty of such a prayer is human pride, and God gives grace to the humble honest petitioner who acknowledges that even though he knows about God’s ways, he can’t honestly embrace them as his own. The grace to repent, is consequently God’s answer to the psalmist’s first petition in verse 5: “that my ways be established to keep your statutes.” The psalmist rests his hope on God’s grace to repent in verse 32: “I will run the way of your statutes, for you will enlarge my heart.” God establishes the psalmist’s “ways” by enlarging his heart and helping him to repent.

Episode Scripture References -

Psalm 119:29, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 119:32, 1 John 5:3, Psalm 1:2

More About This Episode -

Victor dives into the discussion focusing on Psalm 119, particularly addressing its central theme and its application to the New Testament church. He highlights verses five and six, emphasizing the importance of keeping God’s statutes and aligning one’s ways with God’s commandments. He stresses that Christians are bound to love God and neighbor, as the essence of the law remains unchanged through Christ’s teachings.


Victor explains the role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers to match their perfect position in Christ. He notes that abiding in Christ enables individuals to keep His commandments joyfully and not be ashamed at His coming.


Further, he addresses a common misunderstanding within the Christian community that the fulfillment of the law by Christ exempts believers from adhering to its moral tenets. He reiterates that love for God and neighbor is fundamental and must guide responses to God’s ordinances.


In revisiting verses 25 to 32 of Psalm 119, Victor underscores the necessity of confession and repentance, noting that admitting one’s sinful ways and turning towards God’s testimonies is crucial for spiritual alignment. He describes repentance as an introspective process where believers recognize their shortcomings compared to God’s standards.


Victor encourages listeners to see God’s law as a mirror reflecting their need for improvement and not as a burden. He acknowledges the struggle between confession and true repentance, urging believers to seek God’s grace to genuinely change their hearts and perspectives towards His commandments.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Discusses the length of Psalm 119 and its recurring themes

    Key Points:

  • Role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers
  • Misconception: Fulfillment of the law by Christ does not exempt moral adherence
  • Introspection in recognizing one’s sinful ways
  • God honors sincere prayers for positive perspective on commandments
  • God’s law viewed as a mirror for self-improvement

    • Episode Scripture References -

    Psalm 119:29, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 119:32, 1 John 5:3, Psalm 1:2

    More About This Episode -

    Victor dives into the discussion focusing on Psalm 119, particularly addressing its central theme and its application to the New Testament church. He highlights verses five and six, emphasizing the importance of keeping God’s statutes and aligning one’s ways with God’s commandments. He stresses that Christians are bound to love God and neighbor, as the essence of the law remains unchanged through Christ’s teachings.


    Victor explains the role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers to match their perfect position in Christ. He notes that abiding in Christ enables individuals to keep His commandments joyfully and not be ashamed at His coming.


    Further, he addresses a common misunderstanding within the Christian community that the fulfillment of the law by Christ exempts believers from adhering to its moral tenets. He reiterates that love for God and neighbor is fundamental and must guide responses to God’s ordinances.


    In revisiting verses 25 to 32 of Psalm 119, Victor underscores the necessity of confession and repentance, noting that admitting one’s sinful ways and turning towards God’s testimonies is crucial for spiritual alignment. He describes repentance as an introspective process where believers recognize their shortcomings compared to God’s standards.


    Victor encourages listeners to see God’s law as a mirror reflecting their need for improvement and not as a burden. He acknowledges the struggle between confession and true repentance, urging believers to seek God’s grace to genuinely change their hearts and perspectives towards His commandments.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Discusses the length of Psalm 119 and its recurring themes

      Key Points:

  • Role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers
  • Misconception: Fulfillment of the law by Christ does not exempt moral adherence
  • Introspection in recognizing one’s sinful ways
  • God honors sincere prayers for positive perspective on commandments
  • God’s law viewed as a mirror for self-improvement
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