The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Do Christians have to "die to self" daily? Why does Paul say "I consider it all loss" in Philippians 3? Did Jesus know what would happen and allow Judas to betray Him? Can you be in Christ but still think "in Adam" at times? My relatives are Eastern Orthodox, and they argue their faith is most accurate, because it's the oldest. How should I respond? Should we follow the "early church fathers"? I am wanting to trust God more, but I'm wondering: How do I do it exactly?

God’s not mad at you! In fact, He’s delighted with you, and you enjoy perfect peace with Him. This is the beautiful, inspiring message of Romans 5.

And everything that Adam ruined, Jesus fixed and made so much better. You now have an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness. What more could you ever want?

God has set you up to enjoy Him even when times are hard. Find out how in this encouraging look at Romans 5.

Questions for Romans 5:1-17

1. What does it mean to you to be standing in grace?
2. What is our steady hope in the middle of tribulation? 
3. Read verse 9 and react to this statement: God is never angry with me.
4. Read verse 10. What does Jesus’ death do for us? What does Jesus’ resurrection do for us? How exactly?
5. How do verses 13-14 address those who falsely claim there’s no sinning when there is no Law? (Note: These same deceivers say Christians no longer sin.)
6. Read verse 14. How is Adam a “type of Him who was to come”? (Hint: Think in terms of spiritual “prototypes” or family lines.)
7. Read verses 15-17. How are Adam and Jesus compared? Who wins and why?
8. How are “the abundance of grace” and “the gift of righteousness” the perfect combo?

Is the heart the same as the spirit? I hear voices that make some blasphemous statements against the Spirit. Then I wonder: Have I committed the unforgivable sin? What if I don't see enough evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in my life?

Why does Luke 9 say to take up our cross daily if we’ve already died with Christ? I backslid, and now I no longer feel God’s presence. I wonder if I’ve lost my salvation. Can you help me?

What does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? What is the discipline of the Lord? Is it the same as punishment? Does the Bible really tell Christians to “die to self”?

Do we need to pray daily for forgiveness? Is God punishing us with earthly consequences? Can women serve as elders? Should communion be closed? Should we try to die to self?

Where is the fine line between obedience and grace? If a Christian dies by suicide, do they lose their salvation?

My friend is saying that we can lose our salvation if we don’t keep the faith. Is that true? Is demonic possession still a thing today? What about deliverance ministries? Can you help me understand Mark 16 and Acts 10 in regard to “new tongues”? Why is Paul seemingly so harsh with a churchgoer in 1 Corinthians 5? What does 1 Corinthians 9 have to say about support for ministers? My church doesn’t really teach the grace of God, so I’m wondering what to do. What are your thoughts?

Abraham doubted God’s promise to provide him and his wife with a son. Then, he decided to have a child with another woman just in case God didn’t come through.

But that’s not what Romans 4 says about Abraham! God tells us through the Apostle Paul that Abraham “did not waver” in unbelief, grew strong in his faith, and was “fully assured.”

Are you kidding me? I find that interesting, to say the least, don’t you? Why would God describe Abraham in this way, leaving out his biggest failure and even showcasing his faith?

I think you’re going to love the answer, because it’s a beautiful reminder of how God sees you even in the midst of failure.

Find out more right here in this compelling look at Abraham from God’s viewpoint.

Questions for Romans 4:16-5:1

1. In what way is Abraham the father of us all?
2. How does verse 17 speak to Creation itself?
3. React to this statement: God views Abraham as never wavering even though he concocted a Plan B.
4. How does verse 25 convey the two main aspects of the Gospel message?
5. What does it mean to you personally to have peace with God?

Is it possible for someone to be saved but still try to follow the Law? If we don’t bear fruit as Christians, might God cast us into outer darkness? Sometimes I feel so free and then I lose that feeling. I wonder if there’s something I can do to consistently feel the freedom of being under grace?