The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

How should we view the Beatitudes in Matthew 5? Do they refer to the church? Or are they Law-based? My kids engage in a ton of sibling rivalry. How can I be a better parent? My pastor is constantly chastising and disciplining us. I wonder: Is this Biblical?

Are you fondue? Is God melting you like cheese? Breaking you? Humbling you? Do you need to “surrender” to God? Do Christians have a “sinful nature”? Where do the sinful thoughts really come from? *previously aired

Discussion Questions for 1 Peter 1: Read verses 1-2. Now, what do you think it means for the church to be “chosen according to the foreknowledge of God”? How does this corporate focus (rather than individual selection) affect our understanding of being “chosen” in Christ? Read verse 2. Peter wishes his readers “grace and peace in fullest measure.” How might experiencing grace in its fullest measur...

What does the Parable of the Talents really mean? Did Jesus go to Hell and preach for three days? How are women “saved through childbearing”? What does that even mean? How many times will Christ return? Do Christians really have to struggle to “know God”? *previously aired

After we come to know God’s grace, then what? For example, how would we deal with addiction? How did God rescue us from being dead in our sins? How can my daughter get closer to God? Should we get her water baptized? My son has been abused by his father, and no one will listen to our case. Please help me get these terms, straight: old self, flesh, sinful nature, sin, carnal mind. *Previously aired

Discussion Questions for James 2: What have you heard that “faith without works is dead” means? How many times did Abraham offer Isaac? Why is this significant in understanding the meaning of “works” here? How many times did Rahab open the door? Why is this significant in understanding the meaning of “works” here? Are the works that Abraham and Rahab did works of the Law? Or are they simply respon...

I had some dreams and wonder if it was God telling me something. I know we don’t have to tithe, but is there still a blessing when we give? I think I voted for the wrong person, but I had asked God for peace. Now, what should I do? Do we go straight to Heaven when we die? What about getting our new bodies?

I told my brother to “deny himself” and “take up his cross” and be part of the family more. Was I in the wrong? Are we with God immediately when we die or do we need to wait? Why does Paul talk about the “foolishness” and “weakness” of God in 1 Corinthians 1?

Are you fondue? Is God melting you like cheese? Breaking you? Humbling you? Do you need to “surrender” to God? Do Christians have a “sinful nature”? Where do the sinful thoughts really come from?

Discussion Questions Hebrews 9 and Hebrews 10: Read Hebrews 9:16-18. How did the old and the new covenants begin? Why is it so important to understand they began this way? Read Hebrews 9:25-26. Why is it crucial to remember that Jesus only died once? How does this impact you and your relationship with God? Read Hebrews 9:27-28. What does this say about the purpose of Christ’s return? How does “wit...

What can we take away from Jacob wrestling with God? How can I share my faith in Jesus when some have been abused by those who use His name? My brother argues with me about my beliefs. How can I better communicate with him? Are we already sanctified, or is it a process, or both? Jesus said some are experts in Scripture yet don’t know Him. Can you talk about this?

Why do Christians get so angry about politics? Should we just avoid politics altogether? What’s a healthy perspective? “Many are called, but few are chosen”? What does that mean? How can we “be anxious for nothing”? Why would God create people who reject Him?

Does the Bible forbid tattoos for a Christian? What does it look like to contend for our faith in today’s world? I’m feeling lonely and overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do! How is the Psalm 16 passage about focusing on the Lord relevant to us under grace?

Should we strive to be like Jesus? How do identity and behavior play out together? Does God harden people’s hearts today? What does it mean to enter God’s “Sabbath rest”?

Why does Paul say “all things are permissible, but not all things are profitable”? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Why is that such a big deal? How exactly are we saved? Can we lose it? How do I break strongholds when it comes to addiction? Are we allowed to sell things in churches? My family life is filled with verbal abuse. What can I do? *previously aired

Discussion Questions for Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 8: Read Hebrews 6:13-15. What does it mean to you that God swore by Himself to fulfill His promise to Abraham? How does this show God’s commitment to us under the new covenant? Read Hebrews 6:16-19. How is God’s unchanging promise an “anchor for the soul” in your life? In what ways can this truth give you security and peace in your relationship with H...