Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This bible study centers on Titus 2:14, emphasizing Jesus's role in redeeming and purifying believers from lawlessness. Grace is presented as a means to both redeem and purify, leading to a life of obedience motivated by love, not legalism. Pastor Anthony Uvenio addresses the dangers of antinomianism (abusing grace) and legalism (obeying the law for salvation), advocating for a balanced approach where believers follow the law out of love for God and as a reflection of His holiness. The concept of "dying to self" is explored, highlighting that redemption comes through faith in Jesus's perfect life and sacrifice, not through personal merit. Pastor Anthony also discuss the importance of genuine love, putting on the new self, and walking by the Spirit to avoid gratifying the flesh. The law's threefold use (rule, restraint, reflection) is examined, and the controversial topic of Lordship Salvation is touched upon, emphasizing that Christians under Jesus's lordship should be prepared to keep the law, albeit imperfectly. The study then shifts to purification, drawing parallels between physical leprosy in the Old Covenant and spiritual leprosy (unrepentant sin) in the New Covenant, emphasizing the need for restoration and repentance.
Pastor Anthony highlight God's promise in the New Covenant to cleanse believers from their defilements and give them a new heart and spirit. He stresses that purification comes from God through the Holy Spirit, not through personal effort, and encourage listeners to actively pursue God, be zealous for good works, and rebuke false doctrine. The discussion also covers the doctrines of justification, sanctification, and glorification, emphasizing that grace trains believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus. Listeners are encouraged to resolve not to be catechized by the world but to live lives that catechize others with truth and conviction. The role of suffering in purification is explored, highlighting how difficult times can draw people closer to God and produce endurance, character, and hope. Listeners are encouraged to submit to God in trials, acknowledge His sovereignty, and seek His guidance. The importance of elders in setting the church in order and maintaining its purity is emphasized. The discussion concludes with a reminder of Jesus's sacrifice to redeem and purify, evoking gratitude and submission, and a call to be others-centered, focusing on Jesus's accomplishment rather than personal merit. The three uses of the law are mentioned, with a focus on reflection, and the contrast between the old and new covenants is highlighted. The speakers emphasize the importance of saying no to ungodliness and yes to self-control, recognizing that believers are God's special treasure, purchased and purified, and should be zealous for good works. The next week's topic will be on being a people for God's own possession, zealous for good works. The podcast then closes with a prayer of thanks for Jesus's sacrifice and a request for guidance to walk in accordance with God's calling.
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This bible study centers on Titus 2:14, emphasizing Jesus's role in redeeming and purifying believers from lawlessness. Grace is presented as a means to both redeem and purify, leading to a life of obedience motivated by love, not legalism. Pastor Anthony Uvenio addresses the dangers of antinomianism (abusing grace) and legalism (obeying the law for salvation), advocating for a balanced approach where believers follow the law out of love for God and as a reflection of His holiness. The concept of "dying to self" is explored, highlighting that redemption comes through faith in Jesus's perfect life and sacrifice, not through personal merit. Pastor Anthony also discuss the importance of genuine love, putting on the new self, and walking by the Spirit to avoid gratifying the flesh. The law's threefold use (rule, restraint, reflection) is examined, and the controversial topic of Lordship Salvation is touched upon, emphasizing that Christians under Jesus's lordship should be prepared to keep the law, albeit imperfectly. The study then shifts to purification, drawing parallels between physical leprosy in the Old Covenant and spiritual leprosy (unrepentant sin) in the New Covenant, emphasizing the need for restoration and repentance.
Pastor Anthony highlight God's promise in the New Covenant to cleanse believers from their defilements and give them a new heart and spirit. He stresses that purification comes from God through the Holy Spirit, not through personal effort, and encourage listeners to actively pursue God, be zealous for good works, and rebuke false doctrine. The discussion also covers the doctrines of justification, sanctification, and glorification, emphasizing that grace trains believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus. Listeners are encouraged to resolve not to be catechized by the world but to live lives that catechize others with truth and conviction. The role of suffering in purification is explored, highlighting how difficult times can draw people closer to God and produce endurance, character, and hope. Listeners are encouraged to submit to God in trials, acknowledge His sovereignty, and seek His guidance. The importance of elders in setting the church in order and maintaining its purity is emphasized. The discussion concludes with a reminder of Jesus's sacrifice to redeem and purify, evoking gratitude and submission, and a call to be others-centered, focusing on Jesus's accomplishment rather than personal merit. The three uses of the law are mentioned, with a focus on reflection, and the contrast between the old and new covenants is highlighted. The speakers emphasize the importance of saying no to ungodliness and yes to self-control, recognizing that believers are God's special treasure, purchased and purified, and should be zealous for good works. The next week's topic will be on being a people for God's own possession, zealous for good works. The podcast then closes with a prayer of thanks for Jesus's sacrifice and a request for guidance to walk in accordance with God's calling.
#grace #RedemptionAndPurification #dietoself #sounddoctrine #SpiritualLeprosy #newcovenant #HolinessNotHappiness #ZealousForGoodWorks #trialsandtriumphs #reformedtheology #purity
Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/5n66zTyAaBSbiIhi6JxTvz?si=WLhVhHw5TI-2hufcuC4qcw
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
