The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Are you ready to embark on a journey of true freedom and liberation? I invite you to join me as together we delve into the powerful message of Galatians 3. Prepare to have your understanding of God’s grace, the Law, and your identity in Christ transformed.

Here, we’ll uncover the pivotal role Abraham plays in understanding our relationship with the Law and the freedom we have in Christ. We’ll also discover what it truly means to be set free from the curse of the Law and how this freedom impacts our daily lives as believers. Prepare to let go of the burden of self-effort and embrace the abundance of grace Christ has given you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and walk in the fullness of God’s love. Explore the life-changing message of Galatians 3 with me today!

Liberated – Discussion Questions for Galatians 3:1-14:

1. Read verses 1-3. What two multiple-choice questions does Paul ask? What’s his point?
2. What additional question does Paul ask in verse 5? How does this drive his point home even further?
3. Read verses 6-9. Why does Paul bring up Abraham? What relationship did Abraham have with the Law? Why is this important?
4. Read verses 10-13. Find one truth about the Law in each verse.
5. React to this false statement: Galatians is only about getting saved (justification) by faith, not daily living.
6. How do we believers sometimes seek to earn or sustain God's favor through our efforts?
7. What does it mean to you that Christ redeemed you from the curse of the Law?

Are we simultaneously saints and sinners? What do you think about the idea of preaching the Gospel to ourselves? What about diving deeper into the Gospel? What do you think about John Calvin’s “third use” of the Law? I feel bad for praying when I’m not sure the prayer will be answered. What should I do?

What are the benefits of being saved now versus waiting until the end of your life? What are the effects of being saved in your daily life? Why do people fight so hard for the 10 Commandments in the life of a Christian? Can you talk about the significance of blood for our forgiveness?

Why is there hostility toward the message of the grace of God? Why did Paul write that Peter “stood condemned”? My wife has been divorced and is now remarried to me. Are we living in adultery?

How do we communicate the grace of God to others? What is your view of the rapture? What is God’s will?

What is the best way to communicate with my Mormon wife about the gospel? What do you mean by “100% natural, no additives” in your tagline? Shouldn’t we balance Law and Grace? Isn’t repentance needed to be forgiven? Someone told me I’m living a dead life, and I don’t understand what they meant. Should I be worried?

What does it mean to “do the will of the Lord”?  Will people have a second chance after death to believe the Gospel? How can I hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant” from God? Does God predestine those who will be punished in Hell? How should we approach communicating with Calvinists? How do we mature and walk by the Spirit daily?

In Galatians 2, we see the apostle Paul addressing the issue of false brethren who were spying on Christians. These false brethren were trying to bring the believers back under the law and away from the freedom found in Christ.

Paul recognized the danger of mixing law and grace and stood up for the truth of the Gospel. This is significant because it highlights the importance of staying true to the message of grace and not allowing legalistic influences to hinder us.

In today’s world, Christianity can often be influenced by a “popularity contest.” We may feel pressured to seek the approval of others. However, Paul reminds us that our allegiance is to Christ and His message of grace. We’re called to stand firm in the truth, even if it goes against the grain. And as we embrace the liberating message of God’s grace, we can find true freedom and live out our faith without settling for lifeless rule-keeping.

Check out this message in our series called “Liberated” to deepen your understanding of God’s grace. Enjoy!

Discussion Questions for "Liberated" (Galatians 2):

1. Read verse 4. What did the false brethren see when they spied on Christians? How is this significant?
2. Read verse 5. What was Paul’s reaction to those spies?
3. Read verse 6. In what ways is Christianity influenced by a “popularity contest” today?
4. Read verses 7-10. How does this passage show it’s the same message for Jews and Gentiles?
5. Read verses 11-13. Why did Paul oppose Peter to his face? What can we learn from this?
6. How does verse 14 refute those who claim the apostles still kept the Law?
7. Read verse 16. How does this verse summarize the gospel of grace?
8. Challenge: Can you explain verses 17-18 in your own words?
9. What does it mean to have "died to the Law"?
10. Who are the two I’s in Galatians 2:20?

What is the sin that leads to death? Is repentance required for salvation? I now experience freedom from condemnation. Thank you! Why will we judge angels?

Why do we Christians talk about “the house of the Lord” and even have a song about it? How far off base were some apostles (versus the Judaizers) as described in the book of Galatians? What will happen at the return of Christ? Do we want to be left behind or not? Is 1 John 1:9 a Christian’s bar of soap for daily cleansing?