Good Call with Andrew Farley

He who loves his own wife loves himself.” (Ephesians 5:28b) Brandon isn’t married yet, but when he read this passage, it made him wonder whether it’s a good thing to love himself. In this episode, I share with Brandon the truth about loving yourself and whether it’s sinful and selfish, or healthy.

Is “once saved, always saved” truly Biblical? Can we “fall from grace” and lose our salvation? If not, then what does “fallen from grace” even mean in Galatians 5:4? Paul called in, wondering about the security of the believer. In this episode, I share my thoughts on exactly how saved we really are!

Jesus promised a more abundant life. But he also said that we would have trouble in this world. So which is it – abundance or trouble? Or is it somehow both at the same time? Dale from Ontario, Canada called in with this important question. In this episode, I address Dale’s question and discuss the true meaning of “life more abundant.”

“Come down into this place. Fall fresh on us. Rain down on us, Holy Spirit.” Trina calls to ask why she hears people pray like this if the Spirit already lives in every believer.

Diane from New York was told she needed to keep short accounts with God. But Psalm 32 and Romans 4 say God doesn’t take our sins into account. So, what’s the deal?

Mike calls to ask about God’s discipline and what it really looks like.

Ephesians says, “Do not be drunk with wine but be filled with the Spirit.” What does it even mean to be “filled with the Spirit”?

Does God use guilt to motivate or change you? The answer may surprise you and will definitely encourage you!

Might you lose our salvation if you don’t “remain” or “continue” or “hold fast”? Dustin wants to know the true meaning of these Biblical expressions.

Herman calls to ask for a definition of “grace.” My answer may surprise you!

Chris was taught that remarriage after divorce puts a person in perpetual adultery. So, are hundreds of millions of believers “perpetual adulterers” in God’s eyes?

Colossians 2 says God canceled the certificate of debt against you. Bobby calls to find out what it means to live debt-free with God.

Nothing? Mark called in from Maryland to ask how I could make such a claim.

Where does suffering come from? Does God bring it upon you?

Believers still commit sins, but is it because of a “sinful nature”? Or is there another explanation for our struggles? Get ready for more clarity regarding your identity in Christ!

Rick was sentenced to 168 years in prison. He met Jesus and was eventually released. Now, Rick wants to get involved in ministry. But some say he’s unqualified due to his checkered past. Is he?

Chris had heard that remarriage after divorce meant a person was living in a perpetual state of adultery. He called in to our radio program to ask about it.

What does it mean to “be filled with the Spirit”? Is it getting more of the Spirit? Why does Ephesians mention it along with getting drunk on wine?

One sacrifice for all sins means we're forgiven, not day after day, not little by little, but once and for all!

Am I really dedicated to God? Would I drop everything in a moment to serve Him? Am I totally surrendered to His cause? Because, if not, maybe I’m not even saved!

Mark from Fredrick Maryland asks, "Does God ever use guilt as a motivator?" Andrew Farley answers this Good Call on today's podcast.