The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Why do dispensationalists say there’s one message for Jews and another for Gentiles? Who was Jesus praying for when He said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do”? Is there a difference between confessing and asking for forgiveness? Will we remember our unbelieving friends and relatives in Heaven? If God’s Spirit bears witness with ours, how can we still doubt our salvation? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Why is it not forgiven? Had the rich young ruler really kept the whole Law his entire life? How do we explain pastors, leaders, and believers who justify a sinful lifestyle?

Are you ready to uncover the profound implications of your new identity and new life in Christ? In this message, I challenge some long-held traditions and address thought-provoking questions that will shed light on your true identity in Christ. Get ready to explore:

• how the resurrection shapes your righteousness
• why you should reject the false “die to self” theology
• the difference between a new heart versus mind renewal
• why “self” is not a dirty word for the Christian

Discover the freedom, joy, and confidence that comes from understanding the life-changing power of your new identity in Christ!

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – New Identity, New Life:

1. Why is the resurrection of Jesus essential to our new identity?
2. Read Romans 4:25 and Galatians 3:21 and react to this truth: Jesus was raised to make you righteous, and you have an imparted-life righteousness.
3. Read Colossians 3:3-4. What does “Christ is our life” mean to you?
4. Why is it so important to reject the “die to self” theology? What should we believe instead?
5. Read Romans 6:17. What does this say about your heart? Why is this a big deal?
6. Read Romans 12:2 and react to this statement: You need renewing of the mind, not the heart.
7. Read John 3:30. What is John the Baptist really talking about? Are you in God’s way?
8. React to this statement: Self is not a dirty word for the Christian, because you’re the new self.

Why do so many churches not allow certain people to participate in the Lord’s Supper? Why does 1 Corinthians 3 talk about God destroying people who destroy His temple? Is Hebrew 6 really about apostasy or Christians walking away from the faith?

*repeat episode

Why do so many churches not allow certain people to participate in the Lord’s Supper? Why does 1 Corinthians 3 talk about God destroying people who destroy His temple? Is Hebrew 6 really about apostasy or Christians walking away from the faith?

Why does the Bible record a story about King Saul visiting a medium? Are some people predestined for Heaven and others for Hell? Why does Romans 9 say God will have mercy on whomever He pleases? A pastor baptized my grandson and said he’d need to be baptized in the Spirit later. Is this true?

What does it mean to be “lukewarm”? Did you say “duh” to a caller or about a no-brainer truth? Are certain people pre-chosen by God to be saved? How do I navigate political opinions and express my own online while displaying Jesus? Are we always saved? What if we decide to leave God?

Were people in the Old Testament born again just like we are today? Does behavior matter? After salvation, do we still sin? How does grace impact discipleship?

Do Christians need to fast? Do Jews believe in the resurrection? What do passages about “falling away” refer to? Are there two returns of Christ? Who are the “other sheep” in John 10:16? Are there two judgments? What about crowns?

Here’s my latest message that reveals the inherent problem with being under the Law. You’ll also discover how the Ten Commandments and even the Sermon on the Mount play a role in revealing humanity’s inability to keep God’s true standard. Furthermore, we’ll uncover the liberty believers can expect from God’s grace and how this newfound freedom actually empowers us to say “no” to sin.

Check out this message. I believe it will ignite a passion for living in the freedom that Christ has secured for you. Enjoy!

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – Freedom:

1. Read Galatians 3:10 and James 2:10. What’s the issue with humans being under the Law?
2. Read 2 Corinthians 3:7-10 and Romans 7:7-8. How do we know the Ten Commandments are included in the issue?
3. How does the Sermon on the Mount factor in?
4. Read Galatians 4:4-5 and Hebrews 9:16-17. When did the New Covenant really begin?
5. Read Galatians 3:23-25 and Romans 10:4. What is the believer’s relationship to the Law?
6. Read Romans 6:14 and Galatians 5:18. What can the believer expect now under God’s grace? Why?
7. Read Titus 2:11-14. In your own words, how does the grace of God teach us to say “no” to sin?

Why does God give us choices? Will only some Christians be raptured at Jesus’s return? Is Jesus only the Son of God, or is He actually God also? Why is there an altar mentioned in the Book of Revelation? What about those who think there’ll be future animal sacrifices in a new Temple?