The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Are we sinning if we don’t live up to Jesus‘s teachings in the Sermon on the Mount? What happened to our old self at salvation? Why do we still struggle with sin today? Where do sinful thoughts come from? I always thought the “turn the other cheek” concept was about maintaining open conversation with others. How do you interpret Jesus’s words there?

Why did Jesus say to love your enemies and to love your neighbor as yourself? What exactly is the power of sin? Why do you refer to it as a parasite? What do you mean when you say it’s not us? How do we count ourselves dead to it?

Who is the man of lawlessness? How is he different from the antichrist? Can you explain the head covering passage in Corinthians? Will God really not put more on you than you can bear? What about temptation? I am feeling insecure and depressed at university and need help. Can you offer any advice?

What exactly is the work that’s burned up in 1 Corinthians 3? Is this chapter about earning rewards in Heaven? And what did Paul mean by God destroying those who destroy His temple? What’s up with Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5? Did God kill them? If so, for what reason?

My friend says Jesus is helping him keep the Sermon on the Mount. How would you respond to him? He also says we Christians have a deceitfully wicked heart and that we are still the old self. What are your thoughts? Andrew, I think you’re misunderstanding people and not accounting for their struggle and the consequences of sin.

Should I pray to the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit? I’ve been praying for my friend and so far there’s no healing. What should I do? I’m worried there will be “woe upon me” if I don’t fulfill my calling as a preacher! Is the King James Version the one and only - the best Bible? Why does Jesus talk about the kingdom “being subjected to violence” and Matthew 11? Does Romans 8:1 actually say th...

Discussion Questions for: Ephesians 1:15-2:7: Read verses 15-16. How do you see the connection between faith in Jesus and love and thankfulness for others? Verse 17 talks about wisdom and revelation in knowing God. How has your understanding of God deepened over time? In what ways are you amazed by who He is? Verse 18 mentions “the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” What are th...

How do we communicate with those who mix Law and Grace? How do you work through fear and anxiety? How does the love of God speak to our problems? Should we pray to the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit? Are we with God immediately upon death?

Is it okay to participate in Jewish cultural events as a Jewish Christian? When did salvation go from believing in God to believing only in Jesus Christ? What does the Bible say about cremation? Is Matthew 18 speaking about a future church?

*Previously aired

How can we best evangelize without being pushy? I’m having problems with a family member. What should I do? Does God still love those who are ultimately not saved? Why does Paul take a vow in Acts 21? Can you be a leader in church if you’ve been divorced? Am I being unfaithful if I don’t become an official member of my church? What if I attend multiple places? What does it mean to walk by the Spir...

Discussion Questions for: Ephesians 1:1-14: Read verse 3. What does it mean to you to be “blessed with every spiritual blessing”? What do “chose us” (verse 4) and “predestined us” (verse 5) mean in context? (Hint: Consider “we” in verse 12 and “you also” in verse 13.) Read verses 6-8 and react to this statement: God freely bestowed His grace on you and lavished you with it! Review verse 7. Why is...

I want to understand the Bible better, but where should I start? Also, how do I find verses on a particular struggle? What do you think about “not having enough faith to be healed”? What are your thoughts on the death penalty? What does it mean to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling”? What can you tell us about the new website ChristianCoaching.org?

Special Teaching Edition: What is humanity’s core problem? How does God solve it for us? What exactly happens at salvation? What are the practical implications when we’re tempted? How does the average Gospel presentation fall short? What’s the solution?

Why does Revelation 18 say “the light of your lamp will not shine anymore”? Does God stop listening to our prayers when we sin? Why did God bring in the old covenant if He knew the ultimate answer would be the new covenant?

Can you walk away from the faith and no longer abide in Christ? Didn’t Jesus teach that we should keep the Sabbath? Were the angels at Jesus’s tomb a fulfillment of the angels that were on the ark of the covenant?

What does Romans 12 mean about proving the will of God? How do I explain the true meaning of water baptism to my brother who thinks it saves him? God knows what we need before we ask? What if someone’s behavior doesn’t show signs of new life? Could they still be saved?

Are we guaranteed physical healing because of the cross? How can we share the gospel as an “elevator pitch”? 1 Corinthians 14 contains two challenging verses (v.2 and v.4). How do you explain those if there is no private prayer language? Should I expect to hear the gospel regularly in church? Why do you think so many teach the New Testament “warning passages” in a way that scares believers?

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – True & False Beliefs: How might the false teaching of “Lordship salvation” erode one’s assurance and foster pride in another? Why is understanding the true context and meaning of Isaiah 53:5 important? (Hint: Relate it to circumstances, expectations, and disappointment with God.) React to this statement: Everyone who teaches “guaranteed healing”...

How do we know the narrow gate refers to grace? Did the Crusades have anything to do with authentic Christianity? Why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit an unforgivable sin? Did I commit it? God asked me to be obedient as a teenager, yet I repeatedly failed Him. Could it be that I’m not really saved anymore because of my broken promises?

What are your thoughts on preterism? Does God guarantee increase in our income if we give to the gospel? What is “the power working within us” in Ephesians 3? Should we just go out and sin so that grace shines more brightly?