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Legalism vs. Grace: Are You Trapped in Performance-Based Christianity?Jonny Ardavanis and Jeremy Vuolo

Legalism vs. Grace, Jonny Ardavanis, God's commands

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34 min·September 30, 2025

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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

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