The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Can you elaborate on the reason why we don’t need to recite the Lord’s Prayer? Why are there so many denominations? It seems like we should be finding our identity in Christ instead. If all of our sins have been forgiven, then why does Hebrews say we will not see God without holiness? What does this mean?

Why don’t we need to recite the Lord’s Prayer? My friends believe in guaranteed healing- that God wants to heal everyone. What should I tell them? If we are once saved, always saved, then what is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

How does God view the church today? Does He see us as lazy, falling asleep, and passive? The Lord’s Prayer says one must ask for forgiveness. Is this the way for believers today to continually be more forgiven? Why does the prayer sound so conditional?

How do you listen to the Holy Spirit? What if someone accepted Jesus while they were inebriated? I enjoy writing fantasy books from a Christian perspective. Is that okay?

Does 2 Peter 3:17 mean we can lose our salvation? Does sin cause a rift between us and God? Why does 1 Corinthians 10 cite the punishment of Israel if believers are not punished by God? Why does Paul say we have “all things” in 1 Corinthians 3? What role does the renewing of the mind play? Should I counsel my mom to divorce my dad? So many teachers online say we can lose our salvation. What should we do about this? How should we view James 1?

Growing up, I only heard the Holy Spirit’s job was to “convict” me, so naturally I was a bit scared of Him. But now, I realize there’s a whole lot more to the Spirit than I first thought.

He is always leading me, always convincing me of my new heart, and always good toward me. Did you know the Holy Spirit is always leading you? Yes! You can count on Him to never stop counseling, guiding, helping, and leading. And His way with you is always healthy and good.

In this message on Romans 8, I share the truth about the Holy Spirit and I reveal why you can have genuine, heartfelt hope even when circumstances in your life don’t seem to be changing.

 Be encouraged!

Discussion Questions for Romans 8:12-25

1. Read verses 12-14 as a group. Consider the words “live” and “die” and “led.” How do these words lend evidence to the idea that Paul is contrasting unbelievers and believers?
2. Read verse 14. What does it mean to you to know you’re always being led by God’s Spirit?
3. Read verse 15. How are “a spirit of slavery” and “a spirit of adoption” different?
4. Read verse 16. What is the Holy Spirit testifying to? What can we expect from Him?
5. Read verse 17. How does this play into the idea of judgment, rewards, mansions, inheritance, etc.?
6. Read verses 18-22. What is the hope? How is it different from the promise of better circumstances right away?
7. Read verse 23. What does it say we are groaning for? Do you experience this? If so, how?
8. Read verses 24-25. What are examples of things we hope for that we do not see?

Why is it important to understand how spirit and soul and body interact? What makes a good church? What should I look for? Where did Jesus go for three days when He died?

Why is it important to understand how spirit and soul and body interact? What makes a good church? What should I look for? Where did Jesus go for three days when He died?

What does James really mean about faith and works? What is the flesh? What does it mean to not make a provision for the flesh? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Should I be worried that I committed that sin?

If we don’t have to ask for forgiveness, then what should we do when we sin? Don’t we break fellowship with God? Doesn’t unconfessed sin create a barrier? What is your perspective on antidepressants? What are your thoughts on how to study the Bible?