Edgar Andrews’ Onefootinglory Podcast

In 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Paul intentionally rejects eloquence and human wisdom to preach "Jesus Christ and him crucified." We explore what he meant by his "fear and weakness" when he evangelized Corinth, emphasising his reliance on the Holy Spirit's work and power in creating genuine faith. The message warns us against superficial "conversions" which lack evidence of the Spirit's transforming work which is present in all genuine conversions. A timely republication of a 2022 episode.

Today's passage (Acts 16:6-40) provides us with multiple examples from Paul's second missionary journey of how the truth as it is in Christ liberates those who believe in Him from physical, mental and spiritual bondage to live lives that glorify God. Examples include Lydia "whose mind God opened" as she heard the gospel, the demon possessed woman and the Philippian Jailor. 

Today's passage (Acts 16:6-40) provides us with multiple examples from Paul's second missionary journey of how the truth as it is in Christ liberates those who believe in Him from physical, mental and spiritual bondage to live lives that glorify God. Examples include Lydia "whose mind God opened" as she heard the gospel, the demon possessed woman and the Philippian Jailor. 

Acts 16:6–12. Paul's experiences during his second missionay journey make exciting reading but were, of course, quite different from our own. Nevertheless, we find in the experiences of the Apostle and his companions, principles of divine guidance that are timelessly true. Their reliance on the Holy Spirit as he both closes doors and opens them, emerges as the primary factor in bringing the Gospel to Europe then and for us to imitate today.  

Acts 16:6–12. Paul's experiences during his second missionay journey make exciting reading but were, of course, quite different from our own. Nevertheless, we find in the experiences of the Apostle and his companions, principles of divine guidance that are timelessly true. Their reliance on the Holy Spirit as he both closes doors and opens them, emerges as the primary factor in bringing the Gospel to Europe then, and for us to imitate today.  

This episode breaks down the biblical worldview presented by the Apostle Paul in Acts 17 where he addressed the Athenian philosophers.. We outline key interlocking elements of the biblical worlview such as God as Creator and Lord of heaven and earth; divine providence; God's sovereignty over man and nature; and the immanence of his Spirit throughout the cosmos. Finally we also touch briefly on human origins, sin and accountability, and the centrality of Jesus Christ to the entire scheme of things, matters that are treated in detail in the next chapter, "Adam and the Apple" and subsequent chapters.

This episode breaks down the biblical worldview presented by the Apostle Paul in Acts 17 where he addressed the Athenian philosophers.. We outline key interlocking elements of the biblical worlview such as God as Creator and Lord of heaven and earth; divine providence; God's sovereignty over man and nature; and the immanence of his Spirit throughout the cosmos. Finally we also touch briefly on human origins, sin and accountability, and the centrality of Jesus Christ to the entire scheme of things, matters that are treated in detail in the next chapter, "Adam and the Apple" and subsequent chapters.

In Lystra Paul meets Timothy, a respected young disciple of Jewish heritage with a Greek father (Acts 15 and16). Recognising his potential, Paul undertakes the demanding task of preparing his young friend for ministry and future leadership. He circumcises him for strategic reasons, adds him to his travelling companions and patientl,y mentors him by teaching and example for many years. We too need mentors throughout our Christian lives that, like Timothy, we also might bear fruit to God's glory.