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In this episode titled “Grace to Repent,” host Victor Vigorito opens by welcoming listeners to “Kingdom Questions,” a podcast where he answers questions about God, the Bible, and faith. He encourages listeners to submit their inquiries via his website, imagebearer ministries dot com.
Victor then introduces the main topic of the episode, which revolves around the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to New Testament Christians. He acknowledges Psalm 119 as the longest psalm consisting of 176 verses and shares his insights after reading it multiple times. He quotes Psalm 119:5-6, highlighting the psalmist’s desire for his ways to be established to keep God’s statutes, leading to a sense of confidence when reflecting on God’s commandments.
He addresses a common misconception among New Testament Christians that, since Christ fulfilled the law, adherence to the law is not important. Victor emphasizes that while believers are accepted through Christ’s righteousness, there is still an expectation to bear fruit by loving God and loving one’s neighbor, aligning this with the moral directives of the Old Testament law. He cites Ephesians 2:10 to support the idea that Christians are created for good works.
Victor further explains that the love for God’s law is evidenced in a Christian’s life. He cites 1 John, stressing the importance of loving one’s neighbor as a reflection of genuine faith in God. He argues that true believers, who are positionally righteous in Christ, naturally desire to fulfill God’s commandments and are not ashamed upon examining their adherence to the law.
Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 to New Testament Christian life
In this episode titled “Grace to Repent,” host Victor Vigorito opens by welcoming listeners to “Kingdom Questions,” a podcast where he answers questions about God, the Bible, and faith. He encourages listeners to submit their inquiries via his website, imagebearer ministries dot com.
Victor then introduces the main topic of the episode, which revolves around the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to New Testament Christians. He acknowledges Psalm 119 as the longest psalm consisting of 176 verses and shares his insights after reading it multiple times. He quotes Psalm 119:5-6, highlighting the psalmist’s desire for his ways to be established to keep God’s statutes, leading to a sense of confidence when reflecting on God’s commandments.
He addresses a common misconception among New Testament Christians that, since Christ fulfilled the law, adherence to the law is not important. Victor emphasizes that while believers are accepted through Christ’s righteousness, there is still an expectation to bear fruit by loving God and loving one’s neighbor, aligning this with the moral directives of the Old Testament law. He cites Ephesians 2:10 to support the idea that Christians are created for good works.
Victor further explains that the love for God’s law is evidenced in a Christian’s life. He cites 1 John, stressing the importance of loving one’s neighbor as a reflection of genuine faith in God. He argues that true believers, who are positionally righteous in Christ, naturally desire to fulfill God’s commandments and are not ashamed upon examining their adherence to the law.
Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 to New Testament Christian life
