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04.30.2023 - The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

May 6, 2023

What commands are actually written on our hearts? I was really hurt by family, but now I’m wondering if I should give them a second chance? What’s happening in John 20 when Jesus breathed on the disciples and they received the Holy Spirit? People don’t seem to understand me, and I end up living life mostly alone. What can I do? How should we interpret the if-then statements in Deuteronomy 30? Are they law or grace? How can I be saved if I found myself backsliding into old habits so much?

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Why does one group of Christians judge another group? Does any part of the Sermon on the Mount encourage us today? What about the Beatitudes? I would like to get married and have children, but I'm suffering from anxiety in my decision-making process and wonder if it's God, or if I can move forward in confidence. Can you help?
May 5, 2023
Is the bema seat a separate judgment for Christians? Do we have to give an account for every idle word? How were people saved before Jesus? What does it mean in Proverbs 3:5 to not lean on our own understanding?
May 4, 2023
I’m struggling with assurance of my salvation. How should I look at resurrection in Revelation 20? What is “two or three gathered in my name” really about? My church believes we can lose our salvation, and I don’t know how to talk with them. What about verses that say people can fall away from grace?
May 3, 2023
What is the wide gate that leads to destruction? What is the narrow gate? Should pastors have exposed tattoos in church? What are your thoughts on inerrancy? How can the Scriptures be accurate if imperfect men wrote them?
May 2, 2023
Is it a sin to want to go to Heaven ASAP? Is everyone who believes they could lose their salvation not really saved at all? Do you have to be baptized in water to be saved? Does Revelation 22:19 mean a believer can lose eternal life?
May 1, 2023
We’re under grace, so why not just sin? Paul’s answer in Romans 6 is essentially this: Look at you! You’ve got an obedient heart now, and you’re addicted to righteousness. You’ll never be happy sinning, because sin is hard work with no real payoff! I love this chapter, because it reveals the true nature of God’s counsel. There’s no guilt, no manipulation, and no fear. Instead, God gives you a healthy motivation to avoid sin and bear fruit. And it has everything to do with who you are now! I’m sure by now you’ve heard a lot of religious guilt trips. It’s time to ditch that whole shame game and enjoy lasting motivation brought to you by the God of the universe! Discussion Questions for Romans 6:15-23: 1. What is the radical question asked in verse 15? 2. What is the rationale given in verse 16? 3. What does Paul say happened to you in verse 17? 4. In your own words, explain verse 18. Be specific. 5. What is the parallel draw in verse 19? 6. What two key words in verse 21 offer reasons not to sin? Are they persuasive for you? 7. How is “enslaved to God” a synonym for sanctification in verse 22? 8. Verse 23 talks about the “wages” of sin. How is sin hard work? Is expressing Jesus hard work? Why or why not?
April 30, 2023
Why does Romans 6 say that Jesus died to sin "once for all"? I've been diagnosed with cancer, and my pastor has given me books on guaranteed healing from God. Now, I feel like it's my fault that I'm not healed. Is that true? Is there any difference between the Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost? Is 1 Corinthians 3 saying God will destroy anyone who mistreats their own body? What is the truth about the gift of tongues? Is it heavenly languages or human languages? My wife and I are struggling with predestination. Does God really pre-choose some to believe and others have no chance?
April 29, 2023
Who are the different soils in the Parable of the Sower? What do you think of Monarchianism, the view that the Father is “above” the Son and the Spirit? Why did Jesus say, “If you love Me, you will keep My commands? Which commands did He mean?
April 28, 2023
How do we get an "incorruptible love" (Ephesians 6:24) for Jesus? Sometimes when I share what I'm learning about grace, my husband becomes uncomfortable. I don't want to force conversation upon him, so what should I do? What is your opinion of Preterism? I have OCD, so I struggle with obsessive thoughts about whether I'm truly saved. Can you help?
April 27, 2023
Why does Jesus warn not to “look back” or you’re not fit for the kingdom? How were Gentiles included in the Gospel? Who is being “cut off” in Romans 11?
April 26, 2023
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About The Grace Message

The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley consistently offers simple, straightforward, and accurate help for anyone looking to better understand the depths of God’s grace. Andrew’s teachings will challenge the way you look at God through scriptural insights, and help you live in the freedom of the finished work of Jesus Christ.

About Dr. Andrew Farley

Dr. Andrew Farley is devoted to helping people better understand the grace of God and helping them live in the freedom that comes from a true understanding of Jesus Christ’s finished work on the cross. He seeks to challenge the way people look at God, and themselves, through practical, scriptural insights about God’s forgiveness, living under grace and what a new identity in Christ really means.

Andrew is the author of Zondervan’s debuted #1 bestseller on Amazon, The Naked Gospel, in addition to serving as lead pastor of Church Without Religion in Lubbock, Texas. He is also the president of The Grace Message. His mission is to help people better understand the grace of God and see them enjoy freedom. He previously served as a professor of linguistics at the University of Notre Dame and Texas Tech University

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