The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

What is the meaning of the parable of the wicked servant? What would you say to those who hurl accusations of cheap grace, hyper-grace, and easy believism? It feels like some worship services are way over the top! What are your thoughts on worship?

My church allows women to teach a few times a year. What are they thinking? My husband passed away 20 years ago, and I wonder where exactly he is now: in heaven or waiting to see Jesus? How should we view the political world as a believers?

Are we Christians teaching "the Devil made me do it" and thereby creating an excuse for crime among unbelievers? How can I encourage my friend who is a pastor and seems like he's burning out? Does the Old Testament justify abandoning your father when you've had a disagreement?

I've struggled with porn during my life. I recently relapsed and then started to doubt my salvation. I have OCD, so that makes it even worse. Help! Why was the apostle Paul silent on the matter of abuse in marriage? Why doesn't he mention it in 1 Corinthians 7?

Why was Cain's sacrifice not acceptable to God? Why did Jesus still offer a morsel of bread dipped in wine to Judas? How can I recognize God's voice in my life? I'm in an abusive family situation and I'm trying to have some healthy boundaries. Can you help me navigate this? Why do I keep making bad decisions in life? Does this mean I'm doing something wrong in my faith? As a believer, should I be dating a Jewish man who doesn't believe Jesus is the Messiah? I suffer from a mental disorder, and I wonder how this fits with the renewing of my mind.

Hebrews 4 reveals the one thing religion usually hides: Rest isn't a reward for the elite; it's the current location of the believer. Not someday. Right now. There is no second experience to chase and no level you need to reach. You are not behind. You are not missing something. You are in. This is the gospel of rest and it will change the way you.

1. What does it mean to "enter God's rest"? Is it salvation or something more? Explain your answer.
2. Why do the seven days of creation in Genesis appear in this chapter?What parallel can be drawn?
3. What keeps people from entering God's rest? How is this different from a behavior-centered gospel?
4. How does verse 7 reveal the truth about the freedom we have to accept or reject the gospel message?
5. How can someone "be diligent" to enter God's rest?
6. What kind of high priest is Jesus? What makes Him this way?
7. To what degree can we enjoy God? What can we always expect from Him?

So many people take advantage of me and others. It's hard to know when to help people. How can I be more discerning? Why does Paul list people who won't inherit the kingdom? What if we've committed things on that list? I worry, because I don't seem to experience the Christian joy other believers have.

Why do some translations of John 3:16 not say "begotten"? What does "begotten" refer to? Hasn't Jesus always existed? In Genesis 6, God sees evil everywhere. What about now? And does He see believers the same way? What does "I die daily" mean in 1 Corinthians 15? What did Jews in the Old Testament (and now) think of the Holy Spirit?

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Why do some translations of John 3:16 not say "begotten"? What does "begotten" refer to? Hasn't Jesus always existed? In Genesis 6, God sees evil everywhere. What about now? And does He see believers the same way? What does "I die daily" mean in 1 Corinthians 15? What did Jews in the Old Testament (and now) think of the Holy Spirit?

I've believed in God my whole life, but I don't have a relationship with Jesus. What am I doing wrong? How do I explain "count yourselves dead to sin"? What does that mean? Is it wrong for Christians to listen to secular music?