Good Call with Andrew Farley

Are some sins “bigger” than other sins? Are there small sins? Lesser sins? This was Tyler’s question when he called in to our radio program. I hope my response to Tyler is an encouraging reminder to you today of the finished work of Jesus Christ. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us c...

Linda heard recently that if she submits to God, then her circumstances will submit to her prayers. She called in to find out if there’s any truth to the idea. In this short clip, address Linda’s question and talk about the fallacy of manipulating God. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can hel...

The permanence of your salvation is an important truth we’ll never stop proclaiming at The Grace Message. (Sadly, there are still far too many teaching you can lose your salvation!) Recently, two back-to-back callers asked if “once saved, always saved” is really true. In a unique twist, I shared the Bible passages used by those who think salvation can be lost and revealed their true context. The b...

In Matthew 5, Jesus said whoever practices and teaches the commands of the Law will be called great in the kingdom of Heaven. But we Christians are not under the Law. And are we really ranked from least to greatest in Heaven? These were Tim’s questions when he called in about the Sermon on the Mount. In this short clip, I share the radical and liberating truth about Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 5....

Test your heart? Guard your heart? Purify your heart? We hear so many different messages about our hearts, it’s no wonder that it can be difficult to discern the truth. Viola called in to ask about the believer’s heart, and in this short clip I share my thoughts with her. Enjoy! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by fr...

There’s a common misconception that 1 John 1:9 instructs Christians to confess their sins to be forgiven and cleansed by God every day. The idea that God forgives your past sins at salvation but then leaves you with the burden of confessing each sin going forward to remain forgiven, misses the incredible power of the true Gospel message. In this call, I unpack the proper context of this passage, p...

George struggled so much with sin that it got to the point where he wondered if God was fed up with him. Was this the end for George? Was God so angry and frustrated that He was through with George? These were his concerns. So, can you out-sin the grace of God? Will the blood of Jesus run out on you? And if not, then what’s the motivation for upright living anyway? In this call, I address these cr...

Simon called in about this controversial passage: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1) Judged more strictly? How does this fit in with the believer’s freedom from punishment? In the short episode, I address Simon’s concern and highlight the truth that sets us free! We hope you enjoyed this episode....

While most Christian teaching mentions the grace of God, few go as far as we do at The Grace Message in bragging on God’s grace and the finished work of Christ. But how do we know we’re right about God’s grace and that a grace-centered perspective is the most accurate understanding of the Gospel? Is it the grace of God, plus nothing else added in? Or is it grace plus something we need to earn or a...

What about those who’ve never heard the Gospel? What about those who’ve never even seen a Bible? How can they come to know God? This was Brian’s question when he called in to our radio program. In this short video clip, I share a few thoughts on what is often called “general revelation” and “special revelation.” I hope this serves to bolster your confidence in the Gospel message and our Savior’s p...

The apostle Paul experienced physical “weakness” of some kind, because of what he called a “thorn in the flesh.” There are many theories about this thorn: Was Paul possessed by a demon? Was it an annoying person in Paul’s life? Was it a physical infirmity Paul suffered? Was it simply persecution in general? We can’t know for certain exactly what type of suffering Paul went through in regard to thi...

The well-known chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13 is recited at weddings and held up as a model for relationships. Being patient, kind, bearing all things, keeping no record of wrongs, never failing… As the list goes on, you might wonder if it’s a realistic expectation for you or anyone else! In this short episode I unpack this beautiful passage and share why it’s actually not a standard we should...

Helen heard a song on a Christian radio station that got her worried about abusing God’s grace. What does it mean to abuse His grace? And what’s the solution? Less grace? Balance grace with something else? Or even more grace? In this short episode, I address Helen’s fear and talk about the important difference between mercy and grace. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organ...

Cedric is the son of a Pentecostal minister. He grew up praying the Lord’s Prayer in church. But he noticed the prayer says “Forgive us our sins for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.” Jesus even goes on to say, “If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” This worried Cedric. He wondered whether or not he was fully forgiven or if he needed to recit...

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Many interpret these famous words from Philippians 4 to mean that with enough faith, you can move mountains or conquer any obstacle. But what happens when your circumstances don’t change? Just like from Job’s friends, you might hear that it’s your fault, maybe for not believing hard enough. In this short clip, I unpack the true meaning of the w...

Anyone who has read the Bible has seen these promises from God: He won’t forsake you. No one can snatch you out of His hand. Nothing separates you from His love. He will never leave you. But can you leave Him? Can you walk away from God forever? In this short video clip, I address this important question! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these a...

Hearing from God. Being led by the Spirit. Following Jesus. We hear these expressions all the time, but what do they really mean? How are we led? What’s our role? What should we expect? These were Kat’s questions, and in this short video clip I share my thoughts with her. Along the way, I even recount a memorable moment from “Dancing with the Stars.” This is one you don’t want to miss! We hope you...

In Matthew 5, Jesus presents us with challenging teachings that may leave us wondering if anyone can live up to them. From loving our enemies to cutting off body parts to being perfect like God, His words can seem extreme and perplexing. But what is the true intention behind these radical teachings? Join me in this enlightening video clip as we dive into the broader context of the Sermon on the Mo...

When Diane thought about loving others as Jesus loves her, it seemed so impossible! In fact, it seemed no more possible than living under the old covenant law. So Diane called in to ask about loving other people and how it really works- without pressure and guilt- under God’s grace. In this episode, I share my thoughts and highlight an important distinction between the old and the new perspective...

Do you need to wake up every day and try to put off your old self? Put off who you were? Or has that already been done? Ephesians 4 says, “you have heard Him and have been taught in Him…[to] lay aside the old self… and [to] put on the new self.” Here, the verbs are “neutral” or timeless (called infinitives), so you read the context to discover what time they refer to. Clearly, Paul is saying that...

Have you ever wondered how to truly walk by the Spirit? In a world filled with self-help techniques and strategies, it’s rare to hear about the transformative power that comes from letting Jesus be the only reason for your good behavior. There’s a mysterious and miraculous life that awaits you when you choose to depend on Jesus. Instead of relying on self-improvement and principles for living, you...

Isaac became a born-again believer at an early age. But that was a long time ago. He grew up feeling his faith every day. In school, he stood up for the Gospel and was even bullied for it. But today Isaac feels very little at times, sometimes nothing at all. “Where did my faith go? Have I lost it?” These were the questions on Isaac’s mind when he called in. In this short video clip, I address his...

Romans describes a group of people and says “God gave them over to a reprobate mind” (Romans 1:28, KJV). Maria called in to ask about this “reprobate mind” and whether believers might be given over to it. She was also wondering what it means to “have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made p...

Contrary to the notion that God only loves those He pre-selects, the New Testament declares that God’s love is for the whole world. He longs for anyone and everyone to experience salvation, desiring for none to perish and all to believe. But what about the existence of Hell? If He’s loving, why would God allow some people to experience punishment and separation from Him? Don’t miss this episode th...

George struggles with sin every day. So, naturally he started to wonder if God even hears his prayers or if he has lost fellowship. And what about those who teach that we believers go in and out of fellowship with God? Well, do we ever fall out of fellowship? If not, aren’t there still earthly consequences for sin? Get solid and liberating Biblical answers in this episode! We hope you enjoyed this...