The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

What does the new name that God gives us represent? Can you talk about the limitless grace of God? My friend’s spouse transitioned to another gender and now wants to serve as a pastor. What am I to think? A church in my area is teaching that we need a second baptism of the Holy Spirit after salvation. Is that true?

How do our new hearts interact with our freedom to make choices daily? What exactly is written on our new hearts? Do we need to prove our love for God? Are women really saved by bearing children, or what did Paul mean? Is there a particular method or way to baptize that is essential or best? I’ve been feeling empty, and I have lost my spiritual hunger the last few months. Where did I go wrong?

Are you letting God love you? Discussion Questions: How often do you think about the concept of letting God embrace you? React to this statement: God LOVES me. Is that easy for you to believe? Why or why not? Which of the Scriptures on God’s love means the most to you? Why? React to this statement: God ACCEPTS me. Is that easy for you to believe? Why or why not? Which of the Scriptures on God’s ac...

What is the gospel? Does 2 Peter 1 imply levels of welcome in Heaven? Who was Melchizedek and what role does he play?

Are my thoughts from me or from the Holy Spirit? What are your thoughts on the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel 7? I’ve been struggling with drug addiction all my life. I recently failed again. I’m ashamed, and I imagine God doesn’t want anything to do with me anymore!

If we’re not under the Law, how can we know what sin is? If we’re not under the Law, do we have to put in effort to obey it? If God knew us before we were born (as we read in Jeremiah), then why would He create us, knowing He would send us to Hell? What is my best elevator pitch next time my dad calls me and asks about my faith? Do we Christians have a deceitfully wicked heart or a new heart?

What should we expect in terms of “comfort” from God as described in 2 Corinthians 3 ? What is the narrow gate that leads to life? The wide gate that leads to destruction? Have I missed the narrow gate? Or am I on the right track? Should I worry about being deleted from the Book of Life? What does “lawlessness” mean in Matthew 7:23?

What is the gospel? Does 2 Peter 1 imply levels of welcome in Heaven? Who was Melchizedek and what role does he play?

I struggle with obsessive thoughts about my salvation and staying in God’s will. Is this God sending me a message? My 11-year-old went to a camp and was told that he is not saved, because he hasn’t been baptized in water. Can you help him? What is the true meaning of predestination? Can women speak in church and serve in leadership? Or should they be quiet in every church setting?

Did God predetermine who would believe and be saved? Discussion Questions: Why does Paul keep mentioning Jews and Gentiles with the theme of predestination? Read Romans 10:6-9. Why shouldn’t we try to predict who is saved and who isn’t? How does verse 10 demonstrate our role in salvation? Read verse 11. What can we expect from the gospel? How do verses 12-13 drive home the main point of this serie...

Discussion Questions: How is God’s foreknowledge different from controlling everyone’s moves? React to this statement: God predestined every child of God to grow, being conformed to Christ’s image. How is Romans 9:30-31 the summary of everything Paul wants to communicate? In what way does this Romans passage mirror what we saw in Ephesians last week? React to this statement: Paul uses Jacob, Esau,...

What is repentance? What role does it play in salvation? What about in the daily life of the believer? Why do Christians still struggle with sin? Is it the presence of Satan or demons? Or do we have a sinful nature? What is the flesh? *previously aired

I’ve been married 48 years to a narcissist husband who refuses to work and plan for the future. I feel like a voodoo doll getting pins stuck in me every day. What should I do? Does Galatians 5 really mean that I won’t inherit the kingdom of God if I mess up too much? How do I reach someone who is into witchcraft and continues to ignore the gospel that I’ve presented to them many times?

What does it mean that Jesus is our Advocate? Is that like Him being our attorney, defending us before God? I have congestive heart failure, and it gives me tremendous fatigue. I end up irritable, and I get angry sometimes. What can I do? I’ve heard your message on predestination, but I’m not sure about Romans 8 and 9. Can you explain?

Sometimes what I do is out of tune with who I really am: I get angry. I cuss. Help me! What is Jesus talking about in Luke 21 with being counted “worthy”? How can I better know the Father?