The Perfect Law Podcast: Recent Episodes
Richard Ortman
A podcast run by the Perfect Law Institute dedicated to educational evangelism and application of God’s perfect law of liberty (James 1:25) to all areas of life.
In a follow-on from Episode 5 (yes, we're skipping #6), Richard discusses two practical ways Christians can be bold for magnifying a ministry of jealousy to the Israelites; one which involves direct commentary on the recent actions of conflict between Iran and nation-state Israel.
Richard reads an article discussing the 1948 declaration that resulted in the formation of the modern nation-state of "Israel," and he provides commentary to emphasize how Christians should view and respond to these claims. Israel Pub. Link: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/truman-israel/
This episode is Part 2 of the previous segment discussing man's moral agency in the face of God's sovereignty; specifically, Richard and Taylor discuss marriage as a picture of the dance of the human soul with the Spirit of God, as well as the profound statements the Bible makes about the seriousness of man's conscience in acts of liberty; highlighting the reality of man's agency as presented in the Word.
Continuing on from the prior segment (Ep3), Richard and Taylor begin to explore the depth of meaning behind God being 100% sovereign over our lives, and yet man being 100% responsible and accountable for our decisions. This discussion is broken up into two parts to facilitate shorter episode lengths; Part 2 will continue on directly from this discussion, Part 1, with further examples and expounding on concepts raised initially discussed.
Continuing on from the prior segment (Ep 2), Richard and Taylor dive into understanding what it means that God is "sovereign" and consider analogies that help paint a picture of God's sovereignty over salvation.
Continuing on from the prior segment, Richard and Taylor examine how Anabaptist communities (Amish, Mennonites, & The Apostolic Church, etc.) discuss salvation being a matter of the human will.
Richard & Taylor re-up the Perfect Law Podcast with a discussion of some of the reasons that persons are so opposed to the doctrines of John Calvin, also known as Calvinism.
Richard expounds on the meaning of liberty, its relation to the two greatest commandments, and the reality that God effectively says "Obey me in all that I ask, and do as you please".
Richard takes a step back to elaborate and clarify one of the end goals in discussing liberty, and the reasons for examining Old Testament scriptures and the blessings or curses which will follow from obedience to God, or the lack thereof.
Richard discusses the truth depth and meaning of 2 proverbs and how the power of God is at work through His ordinary means of grace via His saint's proper use of His law in civil society.
Richard discusses the important difference between promised blessings of God for being obedient to Him and the modern prosperity Gospel.
Richard discusses the reality of the major difference between the foundation of the Gospel message and the structures of liberty which the Church is commanded to build on the Gospel foundation.