The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Is the New Testament message really about Abraham or is it about Jesus? Why does Paul talk about baptism for the dead? Can someone fall away from Christ and lose their salvation? Why does Paul say that women will be “saved” through childbirth?

How should we view Proverbs 20:1 and 23:20 regarding alcohol? What is Paul’s instruction on the weaker and stronger brother? A friend of mine condones immoral sexual behavior, telling me it's okay. He also says Jesus is not the only way to have a relationship with God. How should I respond? Why does Jesus teach "Give, and it will be given to you" in Luke 6:38?

Why does Luke 12 talk about a servant who is punished? Why was Jesus so critical of religious leaders? What is the "falling away" that Paul describes to the Thessalonians? What does it mean to grieve the Spirit? Didn't Jesus tell us to keep the commands of the Law? What is hypergrace? Are you omitting repentance?

The “passport” of Jesus is one of the strongest arguments for us to abandon Law and enjoy God’s grace. That’s right – Jesus’ lineage (born into the tribe of Judah) makes Him a high priest like no other. As a result, we can set aside the Law as weak and useless for us, because Jesus Christ is greater and His grace is enough. Find out more in this important message on Hebrews 7!

Discussion Questions:

1. Read verses 1-3 and verse 8. Do you think Melchizedek represents Christ (as a symbol) or was he actually an early appearance of Christ? Explain your reasons.
2. Read verse 5. How does this support the idea that tithing 10% is not a requirement for believers today? (Cross-reference Matthew 23:23 also.)
3. Read verses 6-10. If the purpose here is not to require a tithe today, then why does the writer recount this story? (Hint: Think in terms of lesser and greater.)
4. Read verse 11. What one word encapsulates why Jesus came to replace the Levitical priesthood?
5. Read verses 12-14. How does the “passport” of Jesus argue for a new covenant?
6. Read verses 18-19. Give four reasons the Law has been set aside.
7. Read verse 25. Why are you saved forever?
8. Read verses 26-28. What are four ways that Jesus is different from high priests in the Old Testament?

What is hypergrace? What is “cheap grace”? Can you do whatever you want after you’re saved? Should we be afraid of what we really want? Why does Paul say some people are “worse than an unbeliever”? What is a good commentary that you would recommend? What are your thoughts on the various theories of atonement?

Why does Jesus appear to forbid anger in the Sermon on the Mount yet he got angry in the Temple? Will God let me see my pets in Heaven? Should faith be considered a work?

What do you think about people who say they’ve gone to Heaven? I haven’t been able to sleep well for ten years, and I think it might be because of pornography. Can you help me? Jesus died for the world, but we aren’t supposed to be part of the world. Can you explain this better? Is the name “Jesus” pagan and should we only be calling Him “Yeshua” instead?

Do we need to prove our love and dedication to Jesus? Why does Colossians 1:23 talk about the importance of continuing? Are we servants, or sons, or both? What if a husband and a wife disagree on where to go to church? How do you know when Jesus is living through you?

Why did Paul call himself a "chief of sinners"? How do the dead in Christ rise first (1 Thessalonians 4) if those who died are already with Jesus? Is the gift of tongues a necessary proof of salvation? Does God strike us with difficulty to get our attention? What are your thoughts on church structure, format, and leadership today?