The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Should we be focused on “kingdom living”? In Matthew 25, why does Jesus say “whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Me”? Does this somehow contradict the message of grace? My friend was trying to speak in tongues and ultimately couldn’t stop speaking in tongues. What does this mean?

Why did Paul say he was filling up what was lacking in Christ’s afflictions? I can’t seem to fulfill my calling, and it has been many years. I am now wondering if I’m even saved. Why did Jesus compare faith to a mustard seed? Do I need more faith today? How do we reconcile “the dead in Christ will rise first” with “absent from the body and present with the Lord”? How do I walk by faith and not by sight or feeling?

It’s over. Jesus will never do anything new about your sins, because… the cross worked!

This is the powerful message of Hebrews 10. And because you’re perfectly forgiven forever, you can live every day with a clean conscience.

Jesus has taken His seat at the right hand of God. He’s resting, because the sin issue is over. Isn’t it time you take a seat and relax with Jesus?

Find out how in this most important message!

Discussion Questions:

1. Read verses 1-2. There will never be another sacrifice for your sins. What does this mean for you? How is this different from what Old Testament people experienced?
2. Read verse 4. How does this showcase Christ’s finished work as greater?
3. Read verses 6 and 8. Why do you think God takes no pleasure in sacrifices?
4. Read verse 9. What are the “first” and the “second”? Why is this statement important?
5. Read verse 10. What does this do to the erroneous teaching of “progressive sanctification” for the believer? How can we still account for the setting apart (sanctifying) of attitudes and actions over time?
6. Read verses 11-12. What do standing and sitting represent here? What position are you in regarding your sins? Discuss.
7. Read verse 14 and react to this statement: Your next sin is already forgiven.

What is baptism in the Holy Spirit? My friend seems to be focused on a “second blessing” type experience. How do I help him understand completeness in Christ? Why do so many of the laws in the Old Testament carry such strict punishments?

What is once-for-all forgiveness? How does God speak to us? I don’t trust my mind so what does it mean to get it renewed? Does Ezekiel 36 prophesy about the new birth in Christ?

Can anyone be saved? What about those who grow up in other religions? That doesn’t seem fair! My pastor prays for all of us to be “more like Jesus.“ What are your thoughts on this? What do you mean by “Jesus plus nothing”?

Are Catholics right about Matthew 16:18 and Peter being the rock and first Pope upon which the church is built? We became obedient from the heart… is that referring to our spirit or our soul? How do we know what we are believing is accurate when there are so many differences between Bible versions?

If my sins are forgotten, why does God call us to “sin no more”? A true believer can expect a change in their life, right?

Is the Law done away with? Should I call my husband and adulterer? I have brain damage from being strangled. I’m worried that I don’t think highly enough of myself and therefore might be condemned. Where do dinosaurs come into the picture? What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

1. In verse 12, we see the phrases “once for all” and “eternal redemption.” What significance do these hold for the security of our salvation?
2. Answer the question posed in verse 14.
3. How are believers in the Old Testament actually forgiven (see verse 15)?
4. Why does the analogy of a will come up in verses 16-17?
5. How does verse 22 help us understand God‘s blood economy? Connect the dots to argue for total forgiveness today.
6. Read verse 26 and react to this statement: Jesus isn’t in Heaven dying daily, so we’re not on Earth being forgiven daily.
7. What assurance does verse 28 bring you about the return of Christ?