The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Why didn’t God curse Adam? What happens when believers die? Do we go to Heaven right away? Is cremation a sin? Did God kill animals to clothe Adam and Eve? How does the Gospel speak to codependency?

Why does Jesus speak of many "thieves" plural who come to steal, kill, and destroy? Is it okay to befriend unbelievers or should we separate ourselves from them? Was there sin before the Law? How were people convicted of sin before the Law? How are Jews and Gentiles convicted today? When did the glory of the old covenant begin to fade?

Is John 15 addressing believers or unbelievers? What does it mean to abide? Is it right to picture Christ walking beside me and telling me it’s going to be okay? What is speaking in tongues? Is it a second blessing or evidence of true salvation? What is praying in the Spirit?

If we each have an anointing from God, why are there pastors and teachers in the body of Christ? What is a good study Bible? What is the “narrow gate” in Matthew 7? How are we different from Adam and Eve? I stopped working for a ministry and took a full-time job elsewhere- is that okay? My son is worried about his salvation and if he has enough works. Is 2 Chronicles 7:14 truly applicable to us today?

Rejoice always. Give thanks in all circumstances. Be anxious about nothing. Sounds great, but what happens when life gets hard, and our circumstances stink? Do we put on a plastic smile and try to be more spiritual in our suffering?

Even when bad things happen, Philippians 4 reminds us of where we can find encouragement. It’s not about positive self-talk or pretending you feel peace or joy when you don’t.

Experience strength and stability as you learn the secret to contentment and why you can “rejoice always” no matter what the world throws at you!

What does it mean that Jesus was the second Adam? Why didn’t He mention this in His own teaching? I left my girlfriend six months ago, because she is not a believer. Should I go back to her? What are your thoughts on Micah 6:8? How do we read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament?

Was Paul saying only the apostles have the mind of Christ? What does it mean to have it? What did Jesus mean by the narrow gate that leads to life? How do I get to know Christ better? What are your thoughts on progressive sanctification? Is it Biblical?

What does “faith without works is dead” mean? How do we get out of a sin struggle? Taking sin more seriously? Accountability groups? I’m thinking about this evil world we live in - are we in the tribulation?

My pastor friend says there are different kinds of forgiveness: judicial, paternal, etc. Is he right? How do I talk with him about the truth? Does sin break our fellowship with God? Are our hearts wicked, neutral, or righteous? What is the flesh? What is walking by the flesh?

Is Paul’s struggle with sin in Romans 7 just part of the normal Christian life? How do I know if I’m going to Heaven or Hell? Will God forgive me for sins committed in my divorce? Why does 1 John 2:19 say, “they went out from us, but they did not really belong to us”?