The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Is Jesus half-God and half-man? I’m a new believer, and I wonder what dependency on the Lord really looks like. What is the “secret place” in Psalm 91? Do the “bowls of wrath” in Revelation 16 relate to creatures, to humans, or to both?

How did Jesus live 33 years without sinning? Did the way of salvation get narrower or wider after Jesus? Who is invited? Is “slain in the spirit” a biblical concept? Do we need to call God and Jesus by their Hebrew names? Why are there so many Bible versions? Why does the King James Bible have extra verses in it?

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 measure transform the way we relate to God and others?Read verse 3. Who is responsible for our being “born again,” and how does the resurrection of Jesus secure our new life? What impact does this truth have on your everyday perspective?Read verses 4-5. How should we understand our inheritance being “imperishable, undefiled, and unfading”? In what ways are we “protected by the power of God” as we await the visual experience of this inheritance?Read verses 8-9. Even though we haven’t seen Jesus physically, we love and believe in Him. How does this love and belief shape our identity as God's children?Read verses 10-12. Imagine what it must have been like for Old Testament prophets to know that their message of the Messiah was meant for future generations, including us today. How does this perspective impact our view of the Old Testament and God’s plan?Read verse 13. What does it mean to “fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ”? How might this affect your view of God’s grace?Read verses 14-16. Peter speaks about turning away from “former lusts” and embracing holiness as God’s people. How does understanding holiness as being “set apart” for a purpose affect the way we live out our new identity in Christ?

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

They say when God closes one door, He opens another. Is this true? I’m a born-again believer, but sometimes I get drunk. Could I lose my salvation? I’m in a nine-year dating relationship with an abusive person. Should I wait on God to reveal what to do? Does the gift of tongues involve angelic languages or human languages?

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Why did Paul say he delivered someone over to Satan? My co-worker says he sees deceased family members! I'm in an unbiblical relationship, so should I pray for clarity? How do I know if I'm talking to God in prayer or just to myself?

What did Jesus do in His early years? Does the word "commandments" in Revelation refer to the Old Testament law? Have certain spiritual gifts ceased now? Will they in the future? What about tongues and prophecy?

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

Does James throw us a theological curveball by pitting faith against works? Before you start questioning his place in the New Testament, when James says, “Faith without works is dead,” it’s not because he doesn’t get grace. Instead, he’s highlighting the response of saving faith. Consider Abraham and Rahab. Their “works” weren’t about ticking off a legalistic checklist. Abraham offered Isaac once, and Rahab opened the door once – simple acts of faith responding to God’s message. These weren’t works of the Law but expressions of living faith. So, have you opened the door to God? If so, you’ve already met the requirement of James 2. Click through to watch the full message and see how James and Paul are actually on the same team. This isn’t about earning salvation; it’s about recognizing the assurance you already have! 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 responses of faith to the message of God? Why is this important to understand?Read verse 23. Do you think that James understood salvation by faith? Why or why not?If James understood salvation by faith, then what is he trying to say about living faith that saves versus the dead faith of demons?Have you offered yourself to God? Have you opened the door to Him? In this way, have you met the requirement of James 2? If so, what does this mean for your assurance of salvation?Why is it a slippery slope to say that James did not understand grace yet wrote an epistle in the New Testament? What position does that put us in as readers and “judges” of the New Testament letters?

Is infant baptism in the Bible? How can God love us but also punish unbelievers? Does the punishment ever cease? I struggle with my need for prescription drugs. Can I lose my salvation over the issue? How does God view me? Help me understand Romans 10:13 and its true meaning!

How can I genuinely give thanks in ALL things? How should we view near-death experiences? Does God meet us in the air before the Tribulation?

Do we need to confess each sin to be forgiven? What about James 5:16 and confessing to one another? How do we "work out our salvation" and why does Paul say "with fear and trembling"? Does God pre-select some people for salvation leaving others with no chance to believe?

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?

Are you tired of religion’s repetitive rituals and endless apologies? Imagine a new path with God that starts with one perfect act: Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice. Jesus died once, and that’s all it took. So, what does this mean for you? You’re free from the fear of judgment in your relationship with God. Your forgiveness? It’s a done deal. Your future sins? Forgiven and forgotten too. Discover how this sense of security can transform your life by diving into this message from our EPIC series. You’ll find rest and assurance in understanding God’s promise to Himself! 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 “without reference to sin” (or “not to bear sin”) affect your view of the final judgment?Read Hebrews 10:1-2. What three things would have happened if O.T. Jews had ever found the perfect sacrifice? Be specific. Have these things happened for you? Why or why not?Read Hebrews 10:10. How does this verse impact your view of sanctification?Read Hebrews 10:11-13. What do the two positions – standing and seated – represent? Which position are you in about your sins? What does this mean to you?Read Hebrews 10:14. What does this verse mean to you regarding your forgiveness? What about your future sins? How does this verse relate to the eternal security of your salvation?

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”?