Edgar Andrews' Podcast

This lecture, based broadly on the speaker's book "What is Man; Adam, alien or ape?" examines the biblical claim that humanity is uniquely made in the image of God and  that humans are a special creation rather than an accident of evolution. We show that bearing the "image of God" means that God shares with man His "communicable attributes" of spirituality, mind, and language (among other such att...

This lecture, based broadly on the speaker's book "What is Man; Adam, alien or ape?" examines the biblical claim that humanity is uniquely made in the image of God and  that humans are a special creation rather than an accident of evolution. We show that bearing the "image of God" means that God shares with man His "communicable attributes" of spirituality, mind, and language (among other such att...

In Esther chapter 8 we follow Esther's urgent plea to the King after Haman's death, confronting an unchangeable edict that still threatens the Jews across the Persian Empire. The King's unexpected provision—the signet ring given to Mordecai—creates a new path to protect the people without breaking the law. We also see Mordecai's difficulty in formulating a plan to counter Haman's decree, the surpr...

In Esther chapter 8 we follow Esther's urgent plea to the King after Haman's death, confronting an unchangeable edict that still threatens the Jews across the Persian Empire. The King's unexpected provision—the signet ring given to Mordecai—creates a new path to protect the people without breaking the law. We also see Mordecai's difficulty in formulating a plan to counter Haman's decree, the surpr...

We use Paul's Paul’s address to the Athenians (Acts 17) as a template to explain the biblical worldview. This is where we must begin when seeking to preach the gospel to people with no spiritual background ... a growing number even in so-called Christian nations. Thus we outline the following key elements: God as Creator (ex nihilo), God’s providence, sovereignty, and immanence, human sin, man's a...

We use Paul's Paul’s address to the Athenians (Acts 17) as a template to explain the biblical worldview. This is where we must begin when seeking to preach the gospel to people with no spiritual background ... a growing number even in so-called Christian nations. Thus we outline the following key elements: God as Creator (ex nihilo), God’s providence, sovereignty, and immanence, human sin, man's a...

This episode examines 1) whether Adam and Eve were historical individuals and 2) is the biblical account of the Fall true. It is somewhat technical, but before anyone dismisses this talk as having little spiritual content, let me point out that it addresses the largest spiriitual issue possible, namely the historicity of the Bible. So even if you consider yourself a technophobe, please try to stay...

This episode examines 1) whether Adam and Eve were historical individuals and 2) is the biblical account of the Fall true. It is somewhat technical, but before anyone dismisses this talk as having little spiritual content, let me point out that it addresses the largest spiriitual issue possible, namely the historicity of the Bible. So even if you consider yourself a technophobe, please try to stay...

Esther chapter 7 demonstrates in a striking way how God’s sovereignty works to fulfil His purposes both through His servants and independently through providential events. Here we see a fast-moving drama in which these two features of God's sovereignty operate simultaneously to crush Haman; Esther bravely denounces him and the Lord Himself directs the King's reactions and their precise timing in s...

Esther chapter 7 demonstrates in a striking way how God’s sovereignty works to fulfil His purposes both through His servants and independently through providential events. Here we see a fast-moving drama in which these two features of God's sovereignty operate simultaneously to crush Haman; Esther bravely denounces him and the Lord Himself directs the King's reactions and their precise timing in s...

Paul often had to defend his apostleship but only in 1 Corinthians 9 does he do so in a way that sets explicit timeless standards for churches and believers today. In particular he emphsises the importance of respect for authority, the need for a personal knowledge of Christ, the humility of genuine servants of God, the right of ministers to material support, and the fruitfulness of the gospel of...

Paul often had to defend his apostleship but only in 1 Corinthians 9 does he do so in a way that sets explicit timeless standards for churches and believers today. In particular he emphsises the importance of respect for authority, the need for a personal knowledge of Christ, the humility of genuine servants of God, the right of ministers to material support, and the fruitfulness of the gospel of...

This penetrating message explores John 1:1–18, answering the question, “Where did Jesus come from?” using five key points: Jesus as the eternal Word/Logos and Creator, the light, life and love he brings, the testimony of witnesses, the incarnation, and Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God’s nature, grace and truth. The sermon links John’s prologue with Genesis 1, highlights the Trinitarian natu...

This penetrating message explores John 1:1–18, answering the question, “Where did Jesus come from?” using five key points: Jesus as the eternal Word/Logos and Creator, the light, life and love he brings, the testimony of witnesses, the incarnation, and Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God’s nature, grace and truth. The sermon links John’s prologue with Genesis 1, highlights the Trinitarian natu...

Paul stands before an angry crowd in Jerusalem, retelling his zealous past, his sudden conversion on the Damascus road, and the visions that called him to preach Christ. This episode shows how Paul learned to love his enemies and how Jesus confronts hatred and unites not only Jews and Gentiles but warring factions in all generation including our own. We learn about repentance, forgiveness, and the...

Paul stands before an angry crowd in Jerusalem, retelling his zealous past, his sudden conversion on the Damascus road, and the visions that called him to preach Christ. This episode shows how Paul learned to love his enemies and how Jesus confronts hatred and unites not only Jews and Gentiles but warring factions in all generation including our own. We learn about repentance, forgiveness, and the...

The six verses in 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 provide profund insights into the spiritual nature of a local church and its members. A biblical local church is one composd of people who have been chosen by God, irresistably called to faith in Christ, and are "base" ... knowing they can do nothing to earn salvation so that the glory of their salvation belongs to Christ alone, who is our wisdom, righteousn...

The six verses in 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 provide profund insights into the spiritual nature of a local church and its members. A biblical local church is one composd of people who have been chosen by God, irresistably called to faith in Christ, and are "base" ... knowing they can do nothing to earn salvation so that the glory of their salvation belongs to Christ alone, who is our wisdom, righteousn...

False accusations generate suspicion which in turn creates division, and our modern world is swamped by this phenomenon. Read any newspaper or watch any news broadcast! But it's not altogether new, for Acts 21:15–36 recounts how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem caused a riot because he was falsely accused of crimes against the Jewish law and was only rescued from the mob by Roman soldiers.. The passage...

False accusations generate suspicion which in turn creates division, and our modern world is swamped by this phenomenon. Read any newspaper or watch any news broadcast! But it's not altogether new, for Acts 21:15–36 recounts how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem caused a riot because he was falsely accused of crimes against the Jewish law and was only rescued from the mob by Roman soldiers.. The passage...

We can often explain obscure passages in the Old Testament by verses and statements in the New Testament. In other words, we read the Old Testament through the eyes of the New, as we should. But we may not appreciate that it's a two-way road. Not only can we understand difficult and obscure things in the Old Testament by appeal to the New but there are occasions when things taught in the New Testa...

We can often explain obscure passages in the Old Testament by verses and statements in the New Testament. In other words, we read the Old Testament through the eyes of the New, as we should. But we may not appreciate that it's a two-way road. Not only can we understand difficult and obscure things in the Old Testament by appeal to the New but there are occasions when things taught in the New Testa...

Can we believe everything foretold in the Bible? Yes, because a large proportion of Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled in recorded history. Old Testament prophecies written hundreds of years before Jesus was born were accurately fulfilled in the Person and saving work of Christ. In this episode we see the same pattern of fulfillment in four NT prophecies made before the events foretold (...

Can we believe everything foretold in the Bible? Yes, because a large proportion of Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled in recorded history. Old Testament prophecies written hundreds of years before Jesus was born were accurately fulfilled in the Person and saving work of Christ. In this episode we see the same pattern of fulfillment in four NT prophecies made before the events foretold (...

Christians often feel that they know everything there is to know about Christ, but the Apostle Peter disagrees. He says we must not be static in this matter but "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ"(2 Pet. 3:18). This episode will help us experience this growth by considering the profound union with the triune God and with one another brought about by the incarnati...