The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

The cross forgave you—but the resurrection gave you far more than a clean slate. In this message, Andrew unpacks why Jesus rising from the dead is the centerpiece of the gospel and the key to your new identity. You're not just rescued from sin. You're made alive, fused to Christ, and filled with His indestructible life right now. This sermon confronts lifeless religion, rule-based living, and the idea that Christianity is just moral improvement. It reveals the shocking truth: Christ is your life. Not someday. Not symbolically. Right now. If you want to understand what Jesus really finished, listen to this.

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:17. How does Jesus being raised give you confidence that your sins are really forgiven?
2. Read Hebrews 7:16. What does it mean to you that your hope is not running on "batteries" but on Jesus' indestructible life?
3. Read John 11:25–26. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. How does this statement reshape the way you think about death, loss, and your future?
4. Read John 14:19. Jesus says, "Because I live, you will live also." In what ways does this picture of being joined to Him help you understand how life can be lived?
5. Read Romans 5:10. React to this statement: I am saved by His life!
6. Read Ephesians 2:5–6. What stands out to you most in this passage? How does it impact the way you see yourself?
7. Read Romans 8:10–11. In what circumstances do you tend to forget that resurrection power is at work in you? How could remembering help?
8. Read Colossians 3:1–4. If your life is "hidden with Christ in God," how might this truth change what feels important, urgent, or threatening to you right now?

How could Lot be righteous after what he did with his daughters? My friends say God never changes, so we should still be scared of Him like they were in the Old Testament? Why do so many people resist the message of God's grace?

*Previously aired

I used to feel an incredibly strong connection to God, and now I feel nothing. Has He left me? Can you be saved if you don't believe in the gospel message? My pastor said some of us are not living up to the standard presented in the book of James. What are your thoughts?

I am afraid of failure in the workplace. How do I overcome this fear? What is the gift of tongues? How is it given? Should we all have it? Do you have to fully grasp the extent of the punishment you deserve in order to be saved?

Thank you for what you taught me about relationships. My husband passed away recently, and I'm so grateful to know the truth. Can God still hear our prayers if there is sin in our lives? Does God ever hear the prayers of an unbeliever? Am I forgiven of a sin even if I do it again? Was my repentance not legitimate? One of our church leaders has a drug addiction. I'm wondering if he should still be teaching others?

Matthew 25 contains two parables and a final judgment that all seem works-oriented. How should we interpret this chapter in light of God's grace? My friend grew up Catholic and is into meditation and enlightenment. I've been talking to him about the gospel, but I wonder what you would tell him. Do you have any thoughts for him?

Is 1 John 2:28 a warning to believers that they should fear the return of Christ? What is it like to be in the kingdom of God today? Does a Christian need to wait before they're involved in ministry? Can a believer sell their soul to the devil? I missed an opportunity to share my faith and now, I want to go back and talk to them again. What should I do?

What's the big deal about the cross? Everything. In this message, Andrew Farley cuts through religious fog and gets brutally clear: the cross is not a symbol of behavior management; it is the power of God. Jesus didn't just make forgiveness possible; He finished the job. Your sins are gone. Your guilt is crushed. Your fear has no footing. And the cross didn't just forgive you, it freed you from law and made you new at the core. This sermon confronts sin-conscious religion and replaces it with Christ-conscious freedom. The result? Real peace, real confidence, and a brand-new you because the cross worked.

1. Why do you think "the word of the cross" is foolishness to the world? How is it the power of God for us who believe?
2. What three truths are showcased by the three Hebrews passages presented?
3. How did God disarm the rulers and authorities? What were they armed with?
4. What does it mean to you that you have died to the world? To its principles?
5. React to this statement: We each need to attend our own spiritual funeral and sign the death certificate!
6. How does 2 Corinthians 5:21 detail a "radical exchange"? What are the benefits?
7. Jesus said, "It is finished!" What did He mean? How does it impact you personally?

Did Paul take the Law with him to explain it to Gentiles? Being nice to your enemy to "heap coals on them" seems underhanded. Why would Proverbs suggest this? What "works" is Paul talking about in Romans 4? What "commands" is John referring to in his letter? What does it mean to keep His commands?

Does God give us dreams? Is it okay to have our bodies cremated? My friend says he doesn't sin anymore! How can I help someone understand the new covenant? Can you talk about the two kinds of tribulation?