The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

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?

Who falls away in 1 Timothy 4:1? What is required to be saved? Is the “hypergrace” accusation a valid critique? Could you really commit sin every day and still be saved?

Is it sinful to try to get rich? Why did Paul quote the Law in Ephesians 6 if we are not under the Law? You seem to leave out a few important things about the Law!

What happens if we go on sinning? What is Paul really trying to say in Romans 10 about “ascending“ and “descending”? I have a hard time praying and can’t stay focused. I feel distant from God. Can you help me?

I’m a horrible person and I hate myself. What can I do about this? Am I allowed to have opinions about Israel’s actions or is that offensive to God? How do the issues of vengeance and judgment actually work with God? Have you noticed that we are so behavior-focused within Christianity? I have forgiven my abusive family, but they say I need to stick around for more abuse. What should I do? Why did...

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – Marriage, Sex, and Gender: How does Exodus 21:10-11 set a precedent for God’s thoughts about women? Why is recognizing Jesus’ audience and purpose so important in interpreting Matthew 19:3-8? What is the true meaning of the word “divorce” in 1 Corinthians 7:11? Why is this crucial to understand? How does the context of the Sermon on the Mount (Matth...

What is the free grace movement? What is “hypergrace”? Are the “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of Heaven” different or the same? Why do you seem so anti-Calvinist? What are your thoughts on “soul ties”?

How can I share Christ with my Muslim friend? He questions whether Jesus really claimed to be God. Are the Spirit of Christ and the Holy Spirit different? I’m looking for a Bible-believing church in my area. How can I find fellowship? Does fasting change our posture or widen our pipeline to God? Also, does it make healing more likely or does it help get our prayers answered?

Thank you for sharing the grace message! Many Bible teachers say we can gain or lose rewards in Heaven through what we do. How did you come to believe we all get the same in Heaven? My brother passed away, and now I wonder where he is. Did he go straight to Heaven? Or does he have to wait to see God?

Discussion Questions for, “New Year, Same You!”: What is the new commandment? How is having it different from “Law keeping”? How have you experienced the “new way to think”? Give an example. How does the “new way to serve” differ from legalistic pressure or obligation?

Today, we celebrate Jesus as “Light in the Darkness” (John 1) with this special Christmas service. Discusion Questions: Why is it important to recognize Jesus as Creator? What does it mean to you that Jesus is “the Light of men”? Verse 12 says, “even to those who believe in His name.” What does this say about the minimum needed to be saved? How does it speak to those who criticize “easy believism”...