The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

I am eight years old, and I wonder if it’s okay to watch violent movies? I’m worried that I might be the “cowardly” mentioned in Revelation 21. Could that be believers? What did Jesus mean when He said the kingdom is among you? How should we defend the concept of the Trinity when it’s not explicitly mentioned in the Bible?

Why does Hebrews 9 say the tabernacle contained earthly copies of heavenly things? Do some Christians go to Hell? I’m worried because I haven’t been a “good Christian”? Is it possible that I called upon the Lord to be saved but He didn’t save me? Are there counterfeit spiritual gifts given by the enemy?

Do we really spend most of our days sinning? Does the finished work of Christ mean we can have guaranteed physical health? Should Christians tithe ten percent? Is God really wanting to “break” us or “crush us into a fine powder” like I’ve often heard? How does God’s grace speak into the most difficult issues we face in life?

During the Christmas season, we remember the gift of Jesus, but do you realize you’re a gift to Jesus?

In this message from John 17, we see God talking to God – and He’s talking about you! You are a gift from God to Jesus and are esteemed, valued, and appreciated. Your past no longer defines you. You are forgiven, righteous, and holy!

Will you humble yourself to agree with Jesus about your value? Celebrate that God’s divinity is compatible with your humanity!

What happens immediately after death? Why does God allow such atrocities on Earth such as abortion, rape, murder etc.? Why would you tell people that suicide is a forgiven sin?

Are Christians still under part of the Law? What about the Ten Commandments? Are we only forgiven for past sins? What about our future sins? What if we die with some unconfessed sins? Might we go to Hell?

Is the vine-branches relationship described in John 15 only for the Jews? Should believers expect to bear fruit? Do we have to ask God to forgive us of each sin? What does God’s discipline look like in our lives?

Are Christians still under part of the Law? What about the Ten Commandments? Are we only forgiven for past sins? What about our future sins? What if we die with some unconfessed sins? Might we go to Hell?

What does it mean to enter the Sabbath rest in Hebrews 4? Should we pray the Lord’s Prayer? Are we sinners, or saints, or both?

I know we are forgiven, but do Christians ever need to repent? I’ve had suicidal thoughts, but God is reminding me of His love. If Christians are totally forgiven, are we still judged for our sins? What is the purpose of anointing with oil? What’s the difference between old covenant forgiveness and new covenant forgiveness?