Edgar Andrews’ Onefootinglory Podcast

Paul declares the gospel afresh to the Corinthian church although he is writing to genuine believers (i Cor. 15:1-11). Is he wasting his time seeing that they knew it already? No, Firstly, Paul knew that in any sizeable company of Christians there are likely to be baptized "nominal" christians who fail Christ's John 3 test ... to be a real Christian a person must be born again by the Holy Spirit....

Paul declares the gospel afresh to the Corinthian church although he is writing to genuine believers (i Cor. 15:1-11). Is he wasting his time seeing that they knew it already? No, Firstly, Paul knew that in any sizeable company of Christians there are likely to be baptized "nominal" christians who fail Christ's John 3 test ... to be a real Christian a person must be born again by the Holy Spirit....

In this exposition of Acts 2:42-47 Chris Boraston explores the four defining characteristics of a healthy Holy Spirit-powered church. The transformative events of Pentecost led to profound changes in the lives of the 3000 who believed in Jesus as the Messiah, creating a closely knit community of believers devoted to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer, four pillars that enabled the ea...

In this exposition of Acts 2:42-47 Chris Boraston explores the four defining characteristics of a healthy Holy Spirit-powered church. The transformative events of Pentecost led to profound changes in the lives of the 3000 who believed in Jesus as the Messiah, creating a closely knit community of believers devoted to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer, four pillars that enabled the ea...

Peter's Pentecost sermon brought 3000 to faith in Christ, so what was the secret of his success? The apostle Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 1:5;"our gospel did not come to you in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance". The finest preaching bears no fruit unless it comes with the power of the Holy Spirit, and this is what happened at Pentecost. Chris Boraston dr...

Peter's Pentecost sermon brought 3000 to faith in Christ, so what was the secret of his success? The apostle Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 1:5;"our gospel did not come to you in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance". The finest preaching bears no fruit unless it comes with the power of the Holy Spirit, and this is what happened at Pentecost. Chris Boraston dr...

Welcome to a new chapter in our podcast journey. We want our loyal listeners to know that significant changes are afoot with our podcast format and content. Rest assured, the weekly church sermons you've come to love will continue with our Pastor Chris Borriston leading us, stepping in to do the lion's share of the preaching. Though at the age of 91 I'm stepping away from the pulpit, I will contin...

A cowardly Peter denied Christ three times, so what changed him into the fearless powerful preacher of the day of Pentecost? It was, of course, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Chris Boraston reviews the events of the day of Pentecost and traces Peter's failure, restoration and rise to leadership of the New Testament church. The same Holy Spirit is still at work today, transforming rebel sinners...

A cowardly Peter denied Christ three times, so what changed him into the fearless powerful preacher of the day of Pentecost? It was, of course, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Chris Boraston reviews the events of the day of Pentecost and traces Peter's life, failure, restoration and rise to leadership of the New Testament church. The same Holy Spirit is still at work today, transforming rebel s...

chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians is devoted to a comparison of prophecy and tomgues but why bother since chapter 13 declares thar both will pass away? We find that far from being redundant, this chapter shows the Corinthians how the principles set out in chapter 13 on love must be applied in practice. These spiritual gifts were a necessary temporary provision enabling the church to grow while there was...

chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians is devoted to a comparison of prophecy and tomgues but why bother since chapter 13 declares thar both will pass away? We find that far from being redundant, this chapter shows the Corinthians how the principles set out in chapter 13 on love must be applied in practice. These spiritual gifts were a necessary temporary provision enabling the church to grow while there was...

We unlock the mysteries of Pentecost and its crucial role in the establishing the Church of Jesus Christ. Chris Boraston reviews the spiritual and physical elements that constitute the Church, with a particular focus on the Holy Spirit's role in dismantling long-existing barriers between Jews and Gentiles. The radical inclusivity that emerged from these historical events transcends race, language,...

We unlock the mysteries of Pentecost and its crucial role in the establishing the Church of Jesus Christ. Chris Boraston reviews the spiritual and physical elements that constitute the Church, with a particular focus on the Holy Spirit's role in dismantling long-existing barriers between Jews and Gentiles. The radical inclusivity that emerged from these historical events transcends race, language,...

Old testament believers looked forward to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, an event foreshadowed in various OT scriptures. These included the "feasts of the Lord" (Lev. 23) which pointed to Christ and his redeeming work. But what does Pentecost mean to us today who look back to it as the historical event that marked the birth of the Christian church? Chris Boraston finds...

Old testament believers looked forward to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, an event foreshadowed in various OT scriptures. These included the "feasts of the Lord" (Lev. 23) which pointed to Christ and his redeeming work. But what does Pentecost mean to us today who look back to it as the historical event that marked the birth of the Christian church? Chris Boraston finds...

What did Jesus mean when he said at the last supper "this is my blood of the new covenant"? We explore this question using Jeremiah's prophecy (Jer. 31:31-36) and extend our examination to the other two covenants which affect our eternal destiny, the "old covenant" given at Sinai and the overarching "covenant of promise" made by God with Abraham.

Following the ascension of Christ, the disciples wait in Jerusalem for the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit, but they are not idle (Acts 1:12-26). They review the fate of the traitor Judas, choose Matthias as his replacement, continue in united prayer and discover the sovereignty of God in all the seemingly chaotic events of the passover week. So we also can find comfort, joy, strength and p...

The ascension of Christ is described only three times in the New Testament so is it unimportant? By no means! Pastor Chris Boraston explains what it meant to the disciples then and still means to us today. In Acts 1:6-14 we see that Jesus (1) retains his full humanity in heaven and thus his empathy with us, (2) exhibits his full deity, and (3) will return once we as witnesses of his saving grace h...

It is Christ who builds His church not us, but we are his labourers in the work of construction. In this introduction to the Acts of the Apostles, Pastor Chris Boraston shows how the Lord equips His people for the task, providing the power of the Holy Spirit, the blueprint of the Scriptures, the tools of the gospel and the encouragement of His constant presence.

No building is more secure than its foundations and the only safe foundation for Christian churches and believers is Jesus Christ. So asserts the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:10. Expounding the whole of this chapter, Pastor Chris Boraston points out that only God can make the gospel seed grow and provide a sufficient foundation for life, but we ourselves must water the seed and build with durab...

Most people have heard some version of the "Christmas story" and many celebrate the event as a holiday, an opportunity for family reunions and a time for giving to good causes. But in this exposition of Hebrews 1, Chris Boraston takes us behind the scenes of celebration to contemplate the divine glory of Christ, who was "made flesh and dwelt among us" to save His people from their sins.

Why did God choose poor despised shepherds to be the first recipients of the news of Christ's birth when there were many more "suitable" people who might have been so favoured? Phil Watson explains in a heart-warming but penetrating exposition of Luke 2:8-20. He demonstrates that God consistently "resists the proud but gives grace to the humble" and shows how important it is now, 2000 years later,...

Love never fails  (1 Cor. 13:8) whereas prophecies, tongues and knowledge must cease when "that which is perfect" has come. We see that the Greek word translated "perfect" actually means "complete" and that it refers to the completion of New Testament scripture, whereas seeing Christ "face to face" (v.12) refers to our entry into glory, the consumation of God's love.

Love hopes and endures (1 Cor. 13:7) but hope concerns the unknown future, so how can love "hope all things"? Answer; because "all things" here mean things that God has promised in His Word and if we love Him we will surely trust Him to honour His promises. In the same way love endures hardship by trusting God and looking at the unseen realities of eternity rather than the passing events of time....

Chris Boraston takes us back to basics, addressing the confusion that often surrounds the concept of new (that is, spiritual) birth (John 3:1-21). We meet Nicodemus, the teacher of Israel, who is confused and Jesus Christ, the teacher of Nicodemus and all who receive His words; none can either see or enter the kingdom of God unless they are born again.