Edgar Andrews’ Onefootinglory Podcast

Before Esther and Mordecai can implement their plan to save the Jews from Haman’s genocidal edict, there are four things that Esther must know. She must know (1) "the times", (2) the King, (3) Haman,…

We explore Galatians 2:3–5 ("Free in Christ" chapter 6) seeing how Judaizing teachers threatened the gospel by mixing faith with works and seeking to impose the Old Covenant on Gentile believers. Pau…

We examine Haman's edict to annihilate the Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire, how he secured royal authority and funding, and the terrifying scope of the edict. We follow the response of the Je…

In Gal. 1:10 to 2:16 we see Paul engaged in two battles as he fights for the purity of the gospel. The first was to convince the Galatians that he had received his gospel directly by revelation from …

This episode examines Luke 15’s prodigal son parable, contrasting the younger son’s selfish devaluation of his inheritance with Christ’s sacrificial love and purpose. It highlights the father’s mercy…

This episode introduces Haman—the highly promoted official whose Amalekite ancestry makes him hate the Jews and drives him to plot their destruction throughout the empire. We see his rise to power, h…

This episode is the fourth reading from “Free in Christ,” unpacking Galatians 1:13–24. It traces Paul’s background in Judaism, his dramatic calling by God’s grace, and his commission to preach Christ…

In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Paul expounds the profound contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. He defines the wisdom of the world as any wisdom, however prized by man that is in…

In one of the most vehement passages of the New Testament, Paul denounces any deviations from the gospel he preached, warning the Galatians that disaster awaits if they turn to "a different gospel." …

Conflicts arose in the early church when some insisted that Gentiles must adopt Jewish laws before they could become Christians (Acts 15:22-41). Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Apostles affirmed that …

The second reading from the book "Free in Christ'' introduces us to seven characteristics of Paul's Gospel; it is a message of grace, peace, salvation, deliverance, Christ centredness, God's purpose …

We begin by reading the whole prologue to John's Gospel which sets out the divine origins of Jesus. He is the Word, or Logos, being with God from the beginning, acting as both the Creator and the lig…

We embark on a series of readings from my book Free in Christ, a "read-like-a-book" commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians. In this opening episode, we explore the foundational questions posed by…

The encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus a leading figure in Jewish society,  addresses the fundamental concept of spiritual rebirth (John 3:1-17). Jesus challenges Nicodemus' understanding of spiri…

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 sheds light on Paul's high regard for the unmarried state and presents the idea of a spiritual marriage to Christ, as a satisfying alternative to physical marriage. We also find…

Paul's passion for the gospel emerges as we explore the true nature of a gospel that is defined by grace, strategic methodology and urgency. of preaching. The apostle insists that salvation is an une…

Focusing on his teaching about God's provisions for His people (1 Corinthians 10) Paul highlights the danger of false believers within the church and urges the faithful to examine themseles for true …

This week in 1 Corinthians 10:14 we explore the profound significance of the Lord's Table, seeing how the corporate celebration of communion empowers the local church and those who participate indivi…