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Obey the Law through the Power of Christ
This episode takes many of themes of psalm 119 and applies them to Christian living. “The law is given as a tutor to lead us to Christ.” (Gal. 3:24) While Christians should always rely on Christ and His merit as the basis for justification, they should nevertheless seek to honor God by fulfilling the Law, which is summed up in the Great Commandments. And, just as faith in Christ is the basis of our justification, faith in Christ is also the basis for all subsequent sanctification. Christ aids us in fulfilling the Law, while He delivers us from the power of sin. In essence, Christians are to keep the moral law THROUGH the power and grace of Christ. Many of the themes of dependence on God’s grace are sprinkled throughout Psalm 119, the psalmist noting that he need God’s grace to keep the Law. The episode is a needful reminder to the Christian Church to reject the Marcionite false dichotomy of our day which bogusly asserts that the Old Testament was all law and the New Testament all grace.

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  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:35 – Exploring Psalm 119″s Themes
  • 00:01:30 – The Law as a Path of Life
  • 00:03:06 – Prayer for Conformity to God”s Statutes
  • 00:05:22 – Understanding Shame and Obedience
  • 00:08:10 – Dependent on God”s Grace for Righteousness
  • 00:09:03 – Sanctification through Faith
  • 00:10:30 – Longing for God”s Law
  • 00:12:42 – View of God”s Law as a Reflection of Love
  • 00:12:59 – Conclusion and Prayer
Part 7-
Obey the Law through the Power of Christ

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

  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:35 – Exploring Psalm 119″s Themes
  • 00:01:30 – The Law as a Path of Life
  • 00:03:06 – Prayer for Conformity to God”s Statutes
  • 00:05:22 – Understanding Shame and Obedience
  • 00:08:10 – Dependent on God”s Grace for Righteousness
  • 00:09:03 – Sanctification through Faith
  • 00:10:30 – Longing for God”s Law
  • 00:12:42 – View of God”s Law as a Reflection of Love
  • 00:12:59 – Conclusion and Prayer
This episode takes many of themes of psalm 119 and applies them to Christian living. “The law is given as a tutor to lead us to Christ.” (Gal. 3:24) While Christians should always rely on Christ and His merit as the basis for justification, they should nevertheless seek to honor God by fulfilling the Law, which is summed up in the Great Commandments. And, just as faith in Christ is the basis of our justification, faith in Christ is also the basis for all subsequent sanctification. Christ aids us in fulfilling the Law, while He delivers us from the power of sin. In essence, Christians are to keep the moral law THROUGH the power and grace of Christ. Many of the themes of dependence on God’s grace are sprinkled throughout Psalm 119, the psalmist noting that he need God’s grace to keep the Law. The episode is a needful reminder to the Christian Church to reject the Marcionite false dichotomy of our day which bogusly asserts that the Old Testament was all law and the New Testament all grace.

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In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” Victor Vigorito addresses the theme of Psalm 119, focusing on the relationship between God’s law and the life of a New Testament Christian.


Victor discusses the central theme of Psalm 119, emphasizing the importance of God’s laws, ordinances, and commandments as paths to a fulfilling life. He connects this Old Testament perspective to the New Testament by referencing 1 John 5:3, where it states that God’s commandments are not burdensome. Victor highlights that even in the New Testament, the moral law remains significant and should not be ignored.


He elaborates on the necessity of using the law appropriately—not as a means of justification, but as a tool for sanctification, reflecting God’s will. Victor explains that God’s commandments encapsulate the essence of loving God and loving others. He encourages listeners to seek alignment with God’s ways through the Holy Spirit’s work in sanctification.


Throughout the discussion, Victor emphasizes the transformative power of abiding in Christ, which leads to a life that progressively matches one’s position in faith. He refers to various scripture passages, including 2 Peter 1:3 and 1 John 2:28, to illustrate that believers have the potential for growth and the ability to respond to God’s grace.

Key Terms From This Episode -

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

    Key Points:

  • Discussion on the significance of God’s laws, ordinances, and commandments for a fulfilling life
  • Connection made to 1 John 5:3, emphasizing God’s commandments as helpful, not burdensome
  • Law’s role clarified: not for justification but for sanctification
  • Importance of alignment with God’s ways through the Holy Spirit’s work
  • Debunking the misconception that the law is only in the Old Testament; grace exists there too

    • Episode Scripture References -

    More About This Episode -

    In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” Victor Vigorito addresses the theme of Psalm 119, focusing on the relationship between God’s law and the life of a New Testament Christian.


    Victor discusses the central theme of Psalm 119, emphasizing the importance of God’s laws, ordinances, and commandments as paths to a fulfilling life. He connects this Old Testament perspective to the New Testament by referencing 1 John 5:3, where it states that God’s commandments are not burdensome. Victor highlights that even in the New Testament, the moral law remains significant and should not be ignored.


    He elaborates on the necessity of using the law appropriately—not as a means of justification, but as a tool for sanctification, reflecting God’s will. Victor explains that God’s commandments encapsulate the essence of loving God and loving others. He encourages listeners to seek alignment with God’s ways through the Holy Spirit’s work in sanctification.


    Throughout the discussion, Victor emphasizes the transformative power of abiding in Christ, which leads to a life that progressively matches one’s position in faith. He refers to various scripture passages, including 2 Peter 1:3 and 1 John 2:28, to illustrate that believers have the potential for growth and the ability to respond to God’s grace.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

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

      Key Points:

  • Discussion on the significance of God’s laws, ordinances, and commandments for a fulfilling life
  • Connection made to 1 John 5:3, emphasizing God’s commandments as helpful, not burdensome
  • Law’s role clarified: not for justification but for sanctification
  • Importance of alignment with God’s ways through the Holy Spirit’s work
  • Debunking the misconception that the law is only in the Old Testament; grace exists there too
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