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Legalism vs. Grace: Are You Trapped in Performance-Based Christianity?Jonny Ardavanis and Jeremy Vuolo
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In this eye-opening conversation, Jeremy Vuolo (Campus Pastor & Dean of Athletics at The Master's University) sits down with Jonny Ardavanis and breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: legalism vs. grace-driven obedience.
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
• What legalism actually means (and why it's not in the Bible)
• The difference between legalism and biblical holiness
• Understanding antinomianism (anti-law mentality)
• How to pursue sanctification without falling into performance-based Christianity
• Why God's commands are for our good, not bondage
• Assurance of salvation: how to know you're truly saved
• The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian obedience
• Grace-powered vs. self-powered righteousness
YOU'LL LEARN:
• How to escape the legalistic trap while pursuing holiness
• Why loving obedience is different from rule-keeping
• The biblical balance between law and grace
• How regeneration changes our relationship with God's commands
• Practical guidance on Christian liberty and conscience
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 6-7, 1 John, Galatians 6, John 15, Ezekiel 36, 2 Corinthians 3:18
251 episodes
Manage episode 509288599 series 2758990
In this eye-opening conversation, Jeremy Vuolo (Campus Pastor & Dean of Athletics at The Master's University) sits down with Jonny Ardavanis and breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: legalism vs. grace-driven obedience.
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
• What legalism actually means (and why it's not in the Bible)
• The difference between legalism and biblical holiness
• Understanding antinomianism (anti-law mentality)
• How to pursue sanctification without falling into performance-based Christianity
• Why God's commands are for our good, not bondage
• Assurance of salvation: how to know you're truly saved
• The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian obedience
• Grace-powered vs. self-powered righteousness
YOU'LL LEARN:
• How to escape the legalistic trap while pursuing holiness
• Why loving obedience is different from rule-keeping
• The biblical balance between law and grace
• How regeneration changes our relationship with God's commands
• Practical guidance on Christian liberty and conscience
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 6-7, 1 John, Galatians 6, John 15, Ezekiel 36, 2 Corinthians 3:18
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