Footnotes

In this episode of Footnotes, Greg revisits the June 1 sermon, “Stable and Steadfast." Focusing on Colossians 1:9–12, Greg explores Paul's prayer that believers would grow in spiritual wisdom and the knowledge of God's will—centered not on abstract guidance, but on knowing and following Jesus. He explains how spiritual maturity is a Spirit-powered, grace-driven upward spiral: knowing God leads to obedience, which deepens our knowledge of Him. Greg highlights we're not self-made saints, but qualified by God, strengthened by His Spirit, and joyfully welcomed as His children. Listen to the sermonWatch this episode on Youtube

In this episode of Footnotes, we begin our summer series in Colossians by exploring the opening chapter of Paul's letter to the church at Colossae. Greg unpacks how Paul confronts false teaching that sought to lower Jesus to the status of angels, and instead elevates Christ as both the Creator and the Redeemer. The heart of the message is clear: Jesus is not merely the bringer of the gospel—He is the gospel. From bearing good fruit to growing in knowledge, Paul ties all of Christian life back to the preeminence of Christ, in whom all things hold together. Watch this episode on YoutubeListen to the Sermon

In this episode of Footnotes, Greg unpacks his April 6th sermon, “What God Made Clean,” walking through Peter's transformative vision in Acts 10 and its implications for how Christians understand the Old Testament law. He breaks down the three sections of the law—judicial, ceremonial, and moral—and explains why Christians can eat bacon and get tattoos but still hold to sexual ethics and honesty. Along the way, Greg dives into the purpose of the holiness code, how Jesus fulfilled it perfectly, and how the gospel reshapes our relationship with the law—not as a burden to bear, but as a reflection of grace at work in our hearts.Listen to the SermonWatch this episode on Youtube

In this episode of Footnotes, we explore the conversion of Saul and how his background as a Pharisee highlights the depths of God's sovereignty in choosing him. Unlike the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection and held power through their association with the temple, the Pharisees were devoted to the Law and believed in the resurrection of the dead. Saul's zeal for the Law made him a fierce opponent of the early church, yet it was this very foundation that God would use to shape him into the apostle who would proclaim Christ as the fulfillment of the Law. His story is a powerful reminder that God's purposes are not hindered by human opposition but are accomplished through His sovereign grace.Watch on YoutubeListen to the Sermon

In this episode of Footnotes, we dive into Acts 3-7, examining the four powerful sermons that shape the early church's bold proclamation of the gospel. From Peter's message at Solomon's Portico to Stephen's final defense before the Sanhedrin, each sermon emphasizes key theological themes: the absolute sovereignty of God over history, the exaltation of Christ as Lord, and the fulfillment of God's promises in Jesus as the true Messiah.Listen to Devon's sermonWatch on Youtube

In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from February 6,2025 , titled "The Hope for All," which you can listen to at the link below:Listen to the SermonWatch the Sermon In this episode, Greg takes us through the dramatic beginning of the early Church in the book of Acts. From Jesus' ascension to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Acts 1-2 sets the stage for a movement that would change the world. Greg explores the power of the Holy Spirit, the significance of Peter's sermon, and the formation of the first Christian community. Join him as he unpacks the birth of the Church and its relevance for today.

Watch today's episode on YouTube. In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from November 4,2024 , titled "I Will Boast in Christ," which you can listen to at the link below: Listen to the SermonWatch the Sermon  In this episode, we focus on Galatians 6:15, where Paul underscores that “neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.” Here, Paul speaks to the heart of the gospel: salvation is through faith alone, not by external rituals or observances. This leads us into a discussion on sacraments versus ordinances—are these practices necessary for salvation, or are they symbols of our faith and obedience? As we explore these ideas, we'll see that while sacraments and ordinances hold an important place in Christian worship, they do not contribute to our salvation; rather, they point us back to the transformative power of grace.

Watch today's episode on YouTube. In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from October 27, 2024, titled "Sowing & Reaping," which you can listen to at the link below: Listen to the SermonWatch the Sermon  In this episode, we explore Galatians 6:10, where Paul calls believers to "do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." This verse emphasizes our responsibility to serve others, but particularly to care for and support fellow Christians, showing the love of Christ within His church as we sow seeds of kindness and faith.

Watch today's episode on YouTube. In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from October 20, 2024, titled "Bearing Burdens," which you can listen to at the link below: Listen to the SermonWatch the Sermon  In this episode, we focus on the call to restore each other in love as laid out in Galatians 6:1-5. Paul emphasizes the importance of helping one another when we fall into sin, doing so with gentleness and humility. Greg reminds us that the law exposes the seriousness of sin, but our true freedom in Christ is found in walking by the Spirit. As we live by the Spirit, we're called to lovingly call out sin and support each other, reflecting Christ's grace. This restoration isn't about judgment, but about helping one another stay faithful and not fall deeper into sin. It's an expression of our love for each other, driven by the Spirit's work in our lives.

Watch today's episode on YouTube. In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from October 13, 2024, titled "Walk by the Spirit," which you can listen to here:Listen to the Sermon  Greg discusses how the law reveals the depth of our sin, making sin utterly sinful, and how Galatians 5:16-26 teaches us that true freedom in Christ is not found in following the law, but in walking by the Spirit. This freedom leads us to serve others in love, as Galatians 5:13-15 explains. Loving our neighbor is not merely an emotion but a deliberate choice to seek their good, reflecting Christ's heart. By living in the Spirit, our faith naturally expresses itself through love and good works—not as an attempt to fulfill the law, but as an overflow of the grace we've received in Christ.

Watch today's episode on YoutubeIn this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from October 6, 2024, titled "Free at Last," which you can listen to at the link below:  Listen to the sermon this episode accompanies.  Greg highlights how true freedom in Christ calls us to serve others in love, as Galatians 5:13-15 teaches. Loving our neighbor isn't just a feeling; it's a choice to seek their good. This love fulfills the law because it reflects Christ's heart. As we grow in Christ, our faith naturally expresses itself through love and good works, not by following the law but by living out the grace we've received.

Watch today's episode on YoutubeIn this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from September 22, 2024, titled "Faith Working Through Love," which you can listen to here:  Listen to the sermon this episode accompanies.  Greg dives into Galatians 5, highlighting how true freedom in Christ is found in faith working through love. He explains the distinction between justification—being declared righteous through faith alone—and sanctification, the ongoing work of God in our lives. Greg stresses that our sanctification is certain because God will complete the good work He began in us. Paul refutes the Judaizers, showing that salvation is not through the law, but by grace alone. As God sanctifies us, our faith naturally expresses itself in love and good works.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.In this episode of Footnotes, we're discussing the sermon from September 22, 2024, titled "Heirs to the Kingdom," which you can listen to here:Listen to the sermon this episode accompanies. Greg dives into Galatians 4, exploring the covenant of grace and the new covenant while laying out the previous covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and especially David. Paul emphasizes that the law cannot save us—it only reveals our need for salvation. Greg also unpacks how Paul counters the influence of the Judaizers, who were pressuring young Christians to follow the law as a means of salvation instead of trusting in faith in Christ alone.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.Today, we're covering the sermon from July 28, 2024, called "Heirs to the Promise," which you can listen to here.In this episode of Footnotes, Greg turns to Romans to shed light on the passage from Galatians 3. Paul is continuing to layout how the law cannot save us, it can only reveal to us how we need to be saved. And thus countering the incursions by the Judeaizers, pushing young Christians to follow the law as a means of salvation rather than faith in Christ alone. 

Watch today's episode on YouTube.Today, we're covering the sermon from July 14, 2024, called "Further Up and Further In," which you can listen to here.In this episode of Footnotes, Greg delves into Galatians 3:5-9, exploring Paul's message on faith and the promise to Abraham. Join us as we unpack the significance of faith over works in the life of a believer.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.Today, we're covering the sermon from July 7, 2024, called "The Son of God Who Loved Me," which you can listen to here. In Galatians 2:16-21, Paul emphasizes that we have been justified (using the aorist tense) through faith in Jesus Christ, not by the works of the law, illustrating that he has been crucified with Christ and now lives by faith in the Son of God. This passage highlights the futility of seeking righteousness through the law and underscores the necessity of faith in Christ for true justification, demonstrating that righteousness is granted through God's grace, not human efforts.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.Today's episode footnotes the sermon "The Jerusalem Council" from June 24, 2024 at Fellowship Church. You can Listen via podcast or Watch on YouTube.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.Today's episode is footnoting the sermon No Other Gospel. You can: Listen via podcast. Watch on YouTube.Greg says the sermon was on June 16th, it was actually on June 9th. Apologies for any confusion. 

Watch today's episode on YouTube. Today, we're covering the sermon from May 26, 2024, titled "No Other Gospel," which you can listen to here. Greg says the sermon was on June 9, it was actually on May 26. Apologies for any confusion.  We're continuing our study of Galatians, moving into a key part of Paul's argument against the requirement to follow Mosaic law for salvation. Paul firmly states that altering the gospel in any way makes it no gospel at all, emphasizing the exclusivity of Christianity as the only way to God. While some may see this stance as arrogant, we are committed to teaching what has been revealed to us through Scripture. Today, we'll explore how this theme is not just Paul's idea but rooted deeply in Jesus' own teachings, particularly in the Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels.

Footnotes is a video and audio podcast from Fellowship Church in which Teaching Pastor Greg Pinkner delves into the text from Sunday's sermon using tools for deeper meditation and study. This episode is an introduction to the show, and our study of Galatians.Watch the episode on YouTube. 

Footnotes is a video and audio podcast from Fellowship Church in which Teaching Pastor Greg Pinkner delves into the text from Sunday's sermon using tools for deeper meditation and study. This podcast is an invitation to critically engage God's Word, to seek “the whole council of God” offered to us in the scriptures so that this Word would dwell richly in us. The Word of God is alive and active; our hope is that this podcast is an invitation for it to saturate our lives for His glory and our joy. Come join us.