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Part 19 –
Saved to Think like Christ
This episode challenges Christians to have a holistic Biblical understanding of salvation. The superficial perspective of many believers sees Christianity primarily as a means of deliverance from the penalty of sin. While many genuinely battle against the flesh, they fail to see the effort as part of a greater objective of salvation, thinking like Christ. Paul exhorts the Philippians to put on the mind of Christ. (Phil 2:5) When thinking like Christ becomes the goal of believers, and not merely the forgiveness of sins, appreciation and love of the Law are natural bi-products. Doing God’s will is largely informed by God’s Law, and the one who delights in God’s Law seeks to do the will of the Father, perceiving it as “food.” Christ said his food was to do the will of Him who sent Him. The goal of Christianity is therefore doing the will of God, informed by the Law, the food we crave, and this is tantamount to having the mind of Christ.

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  • 00:00:28 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:01:19 – Application of Psalm 119
  • 00:02:54 – The Challenge of Appreciating God”s Law
  • 00:05:14 – Understanding Our Salvation
  • 00:06:22 – The Mind of Christ
  • 00:09:09 – Evaluating Our Perspective on Salvation
  • 00:10:53 – Falling in Love with God”s Law
  • 00:11:39 – The Role of the Spirit
  • 00:12:47 – Closing Prayer and Reflections
Part 19 –
Saved to Think like Christ

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

  • 00:00:28 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:01:19 – Application of Psalm 119
  • 00:02:54 – The Challenge of Appreciating God”s Law
  • 00:05:14 – Understanding Our Salvation
  • 00:06:22 – The Mind of Christ
  • 00:09:09 – Evaluating Our Perspective on Salvation
  • 00:10:53 – Falling in Love with God”s Law
  • 00:11:39 – The Role of the Spirit
  • 00:12:47 – Closing Prayer and Reflections
This episode challenges Christians to have a holistic Biblical understanding of salvation. The superficial perspective of many believers sees Christianity primarily as a means of deliverance from the penalty of sin. While many genuinely battle against the flesh, they fail to see the effort as part of a greater objective of salvation, thinking like Christ. Paul exhorts the Philippians to put on the mind of Christ. (Phil 2:5) When thinking like Christ becomes the goal of believers, and not merely the forgiveness of sins, appreciation and love of the Law are natural bi-products. Doing God’s will is largely informed by God’s Law, and the one who delights in God’s Law seeks to do the will of the Father, perceiving it as “food.” Christ said his food was to do the will of Him who sent Him. The goal of Christianity is therefore doing the will of God, informed by the Law, the food we crave, and this is tantamount to having the mind of Christ.

Episode Scripture References -

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Victor begins with a greeting and sets the stage for discussing Psalm 119, emphasizing that a central theme is that God establishes the psalmist’s ways so he can keep God’s statutes. He highlights how the psalmist falls in love with God’s law and notes a specific verse where the psalmist expresses a deep longing for God’s commandments.


Victor contrasts the psalmist’s experience with the struggles of many New Testament believers who do not appreciate God’s law, suggesting that some see salvation primarily as freedom from the penalty of sin rather than an opportunity to delight in God’s law. He questions whether believers would still follow Christ if the issue of sin were removed, asserting that true salvation should involve falling in love with Christ and viewing His law as the best way.


He elaborates that the law reflects the will of Christ and urges listeners to desire God’s commandments and statutes. Victor stresses the importance of discipleship, indicating that many Christians fail to appreciate the law due to a narrow understanding of salvation focused solely on sin’s penalty rather than striving to embody the mind of Christ.


Victor calls for reflection on whether one’s understanding of salvation includes a desire to think and act like Christ and how critical it is to actively engage with God’s law. He warns against viewing salvation primarily in terms of penalty, urging that this limits the experience of truly loving God’s law as the psalmist did.


Victor encourages listeners to inventory their understanding of salvation and poses the thought-provoking question: if sin weren’t an issue, would they still follow Christ? He intimates that many would find they do not fully love God’s law, even if they admire Christ’s love, grace, and mercy.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119:131 in everyday Christian life

    Key Points:

  • The psalmist’s love for God’s law and longing for His commandments
  • Contrasts the psalmist’s experience with struggles faced by New Testament believers
  • Many view salvation as merely freedom from sin’s penalty, not as an opportunity to delight in God’s law
  • Questions if believers would follow Christ without the issue of sin
  • Warns against limiting the view of salvation to penalty, which hinders loving God’s law

    • Episode Scripture References -

    More About This Episode -

    Victor begins with a greeting and sets the stage for discussing Psalm 119, emphasizing that a central theme is that God establishes the psalmist’s ways so he can keep God’s statutes. He highlights how the psalmist falls in love with God’s law and notes a specific verse where the psalmist expresses a deep longing for God’s commandments.


    Victor contrasts the psalmist’s experience with the struggles of many New Testament believers who do not appreciate God’s law, suggesting that some see salvation primarily as freedom from the penalty of sin rather than an opportunity to delight in God’s law. He questions whether believers would still follow Christ if the issue of sin were removed, asserting that true salvation should involve falling in love with Christ and viewing His law as the best way.


    He elaborates that the law reflects the will of Christ and urges listeners to desire God’s commandments and statutes. Victor stresses the importance of discipleship, indicating that many Christians fail to appreciate the law due to a narrow understanding of salvation focused solely on sin’s penalty rather than striving to embody the mind of Christ.


    Victor calls for reflection on whether one’s understanding of salvation includes a desire to think and act like Christ and how critical it is to actively engage with God’s law. He warns against viewing salvation primarily in terms of penalty, urging that this limits the experience of truly loving God’s law as the psalmist did.


    Victor encourages listeners to inventory their understanding of salvation and poses the thought-provoking question: if sin weren’t an issue, would they still follow Christ? He intimates that many would find they do not fully love God’s law, even if they admire Christ’s love, grace, and mercy.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119:131 in everyday Christian life

      Key Points:

  • The psalmist’s love for God’s law and longing for His commandments
  • Contrasts the psalmist’s experience with struggles faced by New Testament believers
  • Many view salvation as merely freedom from sin’s penalty, not as an opportunity to delight in God’s law
  • Questions if believers would follow Christ without the issue of sin
  • Warns against limiting the view of salvation to penalty, which hinders loving God’s law
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