The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

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 Lot offer his daughters to be used in immorality?

Can Christians get divorced? Are they allowed to get remarried? What about the role of women in church? In this message from my “101 Bible Questions” series, I dive deep into these topics, shedding light on Biblical truths that have often been misunderstood or overlooked.

We’ll explore the true meaning of the word “divorce” in 1 Corinthians 7 and how the context of the Sermon on the Mount helps us interpret Jesus’ teachings on remarriage. We’ll also discover God’s thoughts about women and the disruptive issues faced by the Corinthian church and Timothy’s congregation and how those issues relate to Paul’s instructions about women.

Don’t miss out on this eye-opening message that may challenge you to see these topics through the lens of God’s impartiality and grace!

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – Marriage, Sex, and Gender:

1. How does Exodus 21:10-11 set a precedent for God’s thoughts about women?
2. Why is recognizing Jesus’ audience and purpose so important in interpreting Matthew 19:3-8?
3. What is the true meaning of the word “divorce” in 1 Corinthians 7:11? Why is this crucial to understand?
4. How does the context of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) help us interpret the strict teaching of Jesus on remarriage in verse 32?
5. How do the disruptive issues both in Corinth and in Timothy’s congregation speak into Paul’s instruction about women in those churches?
6. React to this statement: “There is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28b).

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?

Why does Acts say “you will be saved, you and your household” if each individual needs to believe? What “commandments” does God refer to in Revelation 14? Why would Jesus call the church “dead” in Revelation if we are alive in Christ? If people in Jesus’ day called Satan “the prince of demons”, then who is the “king of demons”?

I know that our spirit goes to Heaven, but what happens to our soul? Should we really try to “give in secret” as Jesus said in Matthew 6? My Bible study leader says we need to the Holy Spirit to help us keep the Law. What can I do to help him understand the truth?

Do unbelievers suffer forever in Hell? Or might there be an end to their suffering? Do we receive the Holy Spirit through water baptism? Does Acts 2:38 mean that water baptism is the key to salvation? In Acts 21, God warns Paul about going up to Jerusalem. Does that mean Paul was disobedient in going? What is the true and biblical view of predestination?

People talk about a ‘new year, new you,’ and how to be a different, better version of yourself. But what if you don’t need a new you? That’s the truth about you!

In my New Year’s message, “New Year, Same You!” I unpack ten reasons you can celebrate the newness you’ve already received through God’s grace. You’ll hear liberating truths about new ways to think and serve, the new commandment on your heart, and your newfound freedom from the burdensome weight of legalistic rule-keeping.

Scripture is brimming with encouragement that affirms you’re already new because of Jesus Christ. So, check out this message and discover the inspiration you need to start the year living from a place of freedom and joy – based on who you already are!

Discussion Questions for “New Year, Same You!”:

1. Why is it so important to know you have a new heart?
2. What is the new commandment? How is having it different from “Law keeping”?
3. In your view, what does the “new wine” represent? Why?
4. How have you experienced the “new way to think”? Give an example.
5. Which means the most to you right now – your forgiveness or your freedom? Why?
6. How does the “new way to serve” differ from legalistic pressure or obligation?