Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
The Law Fulfilled in You
The Law Fulfilled in You
The Law Fulfilled in You
Monday 12th August 2024
Explore how Christ's righteousness transforms us from within in this insightful episode from Encounter Recovery Ministries.
41 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Supportive
Transformative
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Rick Peterson
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
319 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Living and Loving Like Jesus: A Journey of Fulfilment
Episode Overview
- Christ fulfills the law within us, not just for us.
- Grace always precedes obedience in Christian life.
- Living as an eschatological people means embodying future kingdom values now.
- True Christian ethics arise from life in the Spirit.
- Love is the ultimate fulfilment of the law.
It's not our baptism or church attendance that assures us; it's our love like Jesus that defines us.
Encounter Recovery Ministries brings an intriguing episode titled 'The Law Fulfilled in You', where Rick Peterson explores the profound biblical concept of Christ fulfilling the law not just for us, but within us. Presented during a men's breakfast meeting, this discussion focuses on the Sermon on the Mount, particularly Matthew 5:17-20, revealing how Jesus came to fulfil, rather than abolish, the law and the prophets.
Peterson challenges listeners to move beyond merely accepting Christ's righteousness imputed to them, towards embracing it as a transformative force in their character. The episode delves into the concept of living as an 'eschatological people' - a fancy term for those embodying the values of God's future kingdom in today's world. Through engaging anecdotes and biblical references, Peterson illustrates how Christians are empowered by grace to live out divine principles, not just imitate them.
With references to Galatians and Romans, he explains how believers are adopted as God's children, filled with His Spirit, and naturally inclined to fulfil the law through love. Peterson's message is clear: it's not about external obedience or ticking boxes of righteousness. Instead, it's about internal transformation - a shift from living under the law to living in the Spirit. He highlights that true Christian ethics arise from life in the Spirit, where love becomes the fulfilment of the law.
The episode encourages reflection on one's spiritual journey and challenges you to embrace your identity as a new creation in Christ. If you're curious about how biblical principles can reshape your life or if you seek deeper understanding of your spiritual identity, this episode offers valuable insights. Are you ready to explore what it means to live and love like Jesus?