The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

I grew up in Nigeria. What are your thoughts on voodoo and divination? Does James 3:1 mean pastors and teachers are judged more harshly by God? Does Matthew 7 say “lawbreakers” won’t enter the kingdom of God? Is the concept of “free will” biblical?

How can reading the Old Testament be informed by a grace perspective? What does it mean to “believe in vain”? What exactly was our old self? I’ve been married twice before, and now I’m married again with two children. Should I divorce and try to go back to a previous spouse? Am I not right with God? Do believers need to worry about generational curses or hexes? How should we react to the immorality in our culture today? What should we do about our children and the influences in their lives? Why does the Bible say our enemy dwells in heavenly places?

When we understand that grace leads to godliness, we can stop being afraid of too much grace. It’s the grace of God, not the law, that provides victory over sin and empowers godly living.

But how then do we apply passages that talk about behavior and good works, like Titus 2? How do we ensure our eagerness for doing good doesn’t turn into legalism?

In this message, I share what living under grace looks like in our relationships, our parenting, and our communities. You'll learn how to bear the fruit of God's Spirit and be a fragrant aroma of Christ to those around you!

What does it mean to come to the knowledge of the truth? Has most of the book of Revelation already taken place? What is speaking in tongues? Should it be done in home groups without an interpreter? Do you teach salvation by grace or salvation by good works?

Why does Paul address women and head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11? Does Isaiah 54:17 mean that our military enemies will never defeat us today? Is Jesus saying that if two Christians agree on anything, it will happen? My daughter is struggling with faith and gender. Can you help?

Why does Hebrews say the old covenant is “weak” and “useless”? What audience is 1 John 1:9 addressing? Are believers only forgiven if they confess their sins? Who are the 144,000 people in Revelation?

What happens immediately after death? Is Romans 1 only referencing sexual abuse or other sexual immorality? Why do so many Christians worship on Sunday? As New Testament believers, are we instructed to tithe?

Is the warning in Hebrews 6 for Christians? Can we lose our salvation? What are the two “unchangeable things” and why are they important? What is “the kingdom of God”? Do true Christians never struggle? What should I do about a besetting sin?

How should we look at the return of Christ and the tribulation? My mind is racing all the time, and I wonder if God can still use me? Is “once saved, always saved” true or do we need to constantly repent to stay saved? What about people who are physically impaired and cannot understand the Gospel? Does God have mercy on them?

People often equate godliness with a life of morality and clean living. We want to “be better”, so we pursue godliness through religious effort. Our commitment turns into rule-keeping. We might even start to think that too much grace will lead to immorality.

But what happens when we inevitably mess up and fall short? We see the size of our sins, and godliness feels unattainable. Where’s our source of hope?

In this message on Titus 1, I share what empowers us to live godly lives. It’s not about our dedication or strength. We can actually stop trying to self-improve and rest in the knowledge that there’s no godliness outside of God’s grace!