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, her enemy, and (4) her God. She arranges a private feast for the King and Haman during which she observes both Haman’s implacable intentions and the King's dislike of Haman's pride. Haman plans to hav...

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. Paul’s account of the Jerusalem Council, the role of Titus, and his warning against returning to the law are summarized, emphasizing that salvation is by faith in Christ alone and that accepting circumcis...

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. Paul’s account of the Jerusalem Council, the role of Titus, and his warning against returning to the law are summarized, emphasizing that salvation is by faith in Christ alone and that accepting circumcis...

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 Jews—fasting (implying urgent prayer) and Esther’s risky decision to act following Mordecai’s prophetic words that God had brought Esther to the kingdom “for such a time as this.” We develop themes of ha...

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 Jews—fasting (implying urgent prayer) and Esther’s risky decision to act following Mordecai’s prophetic words that God had brought Esther to the kingdom “for such a time as this.” We develop themes of ha...

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 God, not from the other apostles. This was vital because the Judaizers had come from Jerusalem, implying apostolic authority whereas Paul had not. The second battle was directly against the Judaizers a...

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 God, not from the other apostles. This was vital because the Judaizers had come from Jerusalem, implying apostolic authority whereas Paul had not. The second battle was directly against the Judaizers a...

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, the son’s repentance, and how redemption and gifts are ultimately God’s work. Key themes include repentance as a gift, the true value of redemption through Christ, and the transforming grace that res...

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, the son’s repentance, and how redemption and gifts are ultimately God’s work. Key themes include repentance as a gift, the true value of redemption through Christ, and the transforming grace that res...

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, how by stealth he secured the king’s signet ring, and how he used it to issue an edict for the Jewish genocide. But God uses Haman's superstitious search for an auspicious date for action, to delay and...

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, how by stealth he secured the king’s signet ring, and how he used it to issue an edict for the Jewish genocide. But God uses Haman's superstitious search for an auspicious date for action, to delay and...

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—especially to the Gentiles. We explore why Paul’s gospel stands independent of human authority, how our completeness in Christ leaves no room for added rituals or works, and why preaching Christ alone...

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—especially to the Gentiles. We explore why Paul’s gospel stands independent of human authority, how our completeness in Christ leaves no room for added rituals or works, and why preaching Christ alone...

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 ineffective in enabling us to know God (not just to know about God). Meanwhile, God's wisdom, working through the Holy Spirit, Scriptures, and the Saviour, provides the path to true knowledge and salvati...

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 ineffective in enabling us to know God (not just to know about God). Meanwhile, God's wisdom, working through the Holy Spirit, Scriptures, and the Saviour, provides the path to true knowledge and salvati...

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." Paul's writings reflect deep concern for the Galatians who, though genuine believers, were being led astray by false teachers. He argues passionately for the preservation of the pure gospel emphasizing...

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." Paul's writings reflect deep concern for the Galatians who, though genuine believers, were being led astray by false teachers. He argues passionately for the preservation of the pure gospel emphasizing...

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 salvation was by faith alone through grace alone and that Gentile and Jewish believers must live in harmony despite cultural differences. A quite different disagreement between Paul and Barnabas over J...

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 salvation was by faith alone through grace alone and that Gentile and Jewish believers must live in harmony despite cultural differences. A quite different disagreement between Paul and Barnabas over J...

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 and God's glory. Paul's transformative use of common greetings to depict profound theological truths, emphasizes that salvation is an unearned gift from God and that the glory of God is both the source...

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 and God's glory. Paul's transformative use of common greetings to depict profound theological truths, emphasizes that salvation is an unearned gift from God and that the glory of God is both the source...

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 light of humanity. John the Baptist and the Apostles, also bear witness to Jesus in the same terms. The episode examines Jesus' role  within the Trinity, emphasizing his place as God's ultimate revelation...

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 light of humanity. John the Baptist and the Apostles, also bear witness to Jesus in the same terms. The episode examines Jesus' role  within the Trinity, emphasizing his place as God's ultimate revelation...

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 epistle: Who was Paul? What is the Gospel? These questions are as vital today as they were in the past, since the Apostle's answers make clear the divine origin of the Scriptures and of Paul's aut...

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 epistle: Who was Paul? What is the Gospel? These questions are as vital today as they were in the past, since the Apostle's answers make clear the divine origin of the Scriptures and of Paul's aut...