The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

When we embrace the freedom found in God’s grace, it’s not unusual to experience pushback from others. God’s grace is so immense, it can sound too good to be true!

In this message, I address five common areas of pushback. You’ll learn how to respond to questions about keeping God’s commands, staying in fellowship with Him, the role of repentance and confession, and more.

So, check it out and celebrate to the fullest what it means to live under God’s grace!

Is the whole world forgiven or do they need to receive forgiveness in Christ? Does the “if we are faithless” passage in 2 Timothy 2 refer to unbelievers? I’m always analyzing whether God is okay with my hobbies, interests, etc. How can I break free?

Why does 1 Corinthians 9 speak of people living from the Gospel? Could using a Ouija board send someone to Hell? Why did the Jews deliver Jesus to Pilate instead of executing Him themselves? My grandson has been abused and may be in foster care for a long time. How can I encourage Him in God's grace? How was the resurrection of Lazarus different from Jesus' resurrection? How do we stay encouraged in this fallen world?

Tell me about the new BibleQuestions.com site. Should there be a grace "movement"? Isn't it just the Gospel? Might Jesus tell me, "Depart from Me"? How were people saved in the Old Testament? Was the benefit the same as what we enjoy today in Christ? How do the Jews believe their sins are forgiven without Temple sacrifices? What about other world religions? Can you address Hebrews 9:22 which says, "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness"?

My friend says we have to love others in order to stay saved. He uses 1 John 3:23 as his proof text. What are your thoughts? What does it mean to have a “root of bitterness”? Do some Christians have idols in their hearts? What can we say to people of other religions? For example, how can I convince a Mormon to believe differently?

Where does Paul's Romans 11 quote about "a spirit of stupor" come from? What does it mean? My son passed away a year ago. Will I see and recognize him in Heaven? If Christians don't forgive other people, does God not forgive their sins?

Who are the soils in the parable of the sower? Why does 2 Timothy 2 talk about believers as "vessels of dishonor"? How can I enjoy a community of grace? Why did God forbid Adam and Eve to eat of the tree of life after they fell? With our fallen world getting worse, what perspective should we have? Why does God allow so much suffering? Are we obligated to spend time with family members who are abusive? Why did 24 elders receive crowns in John’s vision in Revelation?

When the storms of life hit and we experience pain or suffering, it’s normal to hope for changed circumstances, even though they’re often beyond our control.

We might think suffering results from something we did wrong. Maybe God is trying to get our attention? Maybe we need more faith? Questions like these can leave us feeling anxious and fearful.

In this message from 1 Peter 5, you’ll gain a new perspective on God’s presence and care for you and how you can respond to anxious thoughts. You’ll learn how to enjoy more stability through Jesus, even during difficult circumstances!

Are people who don’t understand total forgiveness still saved? How do I share the truth of God’s grace with other people? What is the “burden”and the “load” Paul is talking about in Galatians 6? My husband is cheating on me and divorcing me. Is it still good to have sex with him? What about after we’re divorced?

Does John 6:44 mean God only draws some people to be saved? Do we really have “free will”? I heard a pastor teach from Matthew 8 that we can lose our salvation. Is that true? I know we can’t buy our salvation through tithing, but don’t we tithe to avoid curses and gain God’s blessings?