The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

 In this three-part series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in entertaining conversation filled with surprising and powerful truths. This is a fun and freeing series you don’t want to miss!  

Why don’t Christians follow the Law? What does “leaders who will give an account” mean in Hebrews 13? When is the Sabbath today? When should we gather to worship?

The once-for-all forgiveness message is powerful! I’m blown away by God’s grace as seen in Hebrews. I’m a new believer. How can you hear God’s voice? Do I need to prepare myself?

How can we best understand the rapture and the tribulation and the millennium? Are we still under the moral law? How does Jesus live through us? What is New Testament prophecy? Who are those with reprobate minds? Is God really slaying us in the Spirit? Are there new apostles today?

Discussion Questions for Colossians: Read verse 5. What does it mean to you that your hope is laid up in Heaven, fully protected by God? What does it mean for your salvation? Your inheritance? Read verse 6. React to this statement: The message of God’s grace is constantly bearing fruit all over the world. Read verses 9-10. How does this passage inspire a more Jesus-centered view of “knowing God’s...

Why do we have to wait a thousand years for God to continue with His plan? Does the Bible support the concept of the Trinity? Why did the Israelites have to look at a bronze serpent to be healed? Should we be concerned with having more faith? What about a Christian who wants to end their life?

Are there two different Gospels? Why did Paul warn Timothy about people who have a form of godliness with no power to it? Is a person automatically sanctified if their spouse is a believer? I have a friend who is living with her boyfriend. Should I consider “not even eating with such a person”? What did Paul mean by that?

Who were the holy people in Matthew 27 that were raised at the resurrection of Jesus? Are some people today saved just by believing in a Creator God? What kind of message was poisoning the church and spreading like cancer in 2 Timothy 2? My pastor told me if I left his church, it would be seven times harder for me to come back. What are your thoughts on his statement? Why did you emphasize the res...

Discussion Questions: In your own words, what does the resurrection mean to you? Why is our faith “worthless” if Christ has not been raised? (see 1 Corinthians 15:17) React to this statement: I will be saved as long as Jesus lives. (see Hebrews 7:25) React to this statement: I have an imparted-life righteousness (see Galatians 3:21) Why do you think Peter mentions the resurrection (not the cross)...

In this three-part series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in an entertaining conversation filled with powerful truths. This is a transformative series you don’t want to miss!

Will humanity have a second chance after death to receive Christ? Do we have to confess every sin to be forgiven by God? What about 1 John 1:9? Isn’t it a “bar of soap” for daily cleansing for Christians?

How did David view the Law? How is his life a testimony to the mercy of God? What about the failures of Moses and Paul? 1 Corinthians 13 seems like an impossible standard. How can we ever live up to it? I’m exiting the Catholic Church and trying out new congregations. Do I need to issue a formal goodbye?

What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15? How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath? *Previ...

What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15?  How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath?

Is the return of Christ a secret “rapture” or is it more public and obvious? Is there one return of Christ or two? What is the general order of events at the end of the age? Do we need to re-dedicate our lives to Christ? How should we view a refocus later in life? Do I need to find church fellowship? Do I need to tithe to a church? Why will Jesus tell some churched people to depart from Him? Whom...

Discussion Questions: In your own words, what does the cross mean to you? React to this statement: I am holy and blameless, and I have perfect peace with God. React to this statement: God will never refer to my sins again. Why do you think “crucified with Christ” is such a neglected message today? What does freedom from the Law mean to you? What does it not mean? Of all the benefits of the cross,...

Is it wrong for a believer’s body to be cremated? If you don’t bump into the devil every so often, are you heading in the same direction as him? What is Paul’s discussion of branches and being cut off really about in Romans 11? How do I tell someone in a dating app that I’m not interested in them?

Do Christians have to give an account for their sins? Does 2 Corinthians 5 describe a second and separate judgment for believers? Do we need to plead the blood of Jesus over people or situations? Is that idea in the New Testament? What is the discipline of the Lord? How is it different from the activity of Satan and this fallen world?

What if Jesus returns and I have unrepentant sin in my life? I’ve been backsliding for years. Does Hebrews 6 mean there’s no place of repentance for me?

How can I avoid being tossed back-and-forth by every wind of doctrine? What role do the Ten Commandments play in the Christian life? Do you get frustrated with the Law-based teaching out there? Does 1 John 3 really say Christians don’t sin anymore?

My sister is telling me God wants us to balance law and grace. She refers to Luther’s “third use of the law.” What are your thoughts? Churches don’t seem to minister to people who are married to unbelievers. Do you think this is true? Does the Holy Spirit bring sins we’ve committed to our remembrance? How is His counsel different from accusations of the enemy?