The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

What is spiritual growth? Are recovery groups helpful? Should we judge anyone at any time? Did God the Father forsake Jesus on the cross?

What is predestination? What is Romans 9 trying to say concerning Jacob and Esau, Pharaoh, and the Potter and the clay? Did Jesus only come for Israel?

How much wine did Jesus drink? Do we go straight to Heaven when we die? What do you think about the book of Enoch? Is it okay to read such books? How do I know if I’m hearing from God?

Should we just keep on sinning since God’s grace will increase? If you harbor certain sins, will God not forgive you? Is Melchizedek an early appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament? Why does 1 John 3 talk about our heart condemning us? What about the prayers of David which include asking for a new heart and a right spirit? How does showing remorse or regret over sin fit in with the grace of God?

When sin increases, grace just increases even more. So, this begs the question: Why not just go out and sin to show off God’s grace?

Paul offers an unexpected answer. He doesn’t issue any threats, and there’s no guilt trip or manipulation. Instead, he asks, “You died to sin. How can you live in it any longer?”

Yes, that’s His answer. So, you could go out and sin, and God’s grace would never run out on you. But look at you! You died with Jesus and awoke as a new person bonded to Him forever.

You’re so different now. How could you live in sin any longer? Or maybe you don’t know all the details of what happened to you at salvation?

God has done something dramatic inside you. Find out exactly what in this essential message!

Questions for Romans 5:18-6:7

1. Read verse 18. Explain the profound significance of the phrase “justification of life.”
2. Read verse 19. React to this statement: You’re righteous because of Someone else’s obedience.
3. Read Romans 5:20 and 6:1. What happens when sin increases? What are your thoughts on this?
4. Read verse 2. What reason does Paul give for not sinning? Expound on that reason.
5. Read verse 3. Why do you think some believers don’t know what happened to them at salvation?
6. Read verses 3-6 and then, in your own words, describe everything that took place within you when you believed.
7. Read verse 7. How is this different from trying hard to defeat sin or waiting on a future maturity? Explain.

Does 1 John 1:9 mean we’re forgiven progressively as we confess each sin? My girlfriend and I have been living together for two years. Is that a sin? Is it wrong to remarry after being divorced? Will God honor my new marriage?

I've been told I'm robbing God if I don't tithe 10%. Am I a thief? If we are totally forgiven of all our sins no matter what, then why did Jesus say if we don't forgive others then God won't forgive us?

What does Proverbs 22 say about parenting? Why does Galatians 5 say we have crucified the flesh if we still struggle with it? Does Genesis 6 really mean God made a mistake in creating us? What does it mean to be “dead to sin”? Is it wrong for God to jealously desire us? Does God keep a record of our good works?

Does God put believers to the test? How should we interpret the casting out of demons from Christians? Why did God create Adam and Eve with choice knowing they would sin? How were people in the Old Testament forgiven of their sins? Do we see tough love in the Bible?

You claim we believers don't want to sin, but what if we feel like we do? My brother is into drugs, girls, lying, cheating, so what's up with that? What is the point of praying for a child who has lost their way if they have free will? Jehovah's Witnesses claim Christ is not eternal, but I believe He is eternal. Am I wrong? How should I pray for my unbelieving brother? What does it mean to be a disciple? Isn't every believer a "disciple", and aren't we much more than just disciples today?