Why don't most Christians use the Hebrew names for God and Jesus? I like that you don't try to fit into a certain theological box! What is the tribulation and how long does it last? What is the gift of tongues? I was told to practice it, and now my family is upset because I don't.

Why don't most Christians use the Hebrew names for God and Jesus? I like that you don't try to fit into a certain theological box! What is the tribulation and how long does it last? What is the gift of tongues? I was told to practice it, and now my family is upset because I don't.

Tribulation, Tongues and Names for God

What If You're Not the Problem? What if you're not your own worst enemy? In this message, Andrew explores your spiritual anatomy: spirit, soul, and body. Discover why your old self wasn't improved but replaced, why sinful thoughts and feelings don't define you, and how your soul can reflect the truth already planted within you. You are one spirit with the Lord, fully embraced by God, and righteous even while your mind is being renewed. You're not the problem. Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and 1 Corinthians 6:17. What do these verses tell us about the way God sees your whole person (spirit, soul, and body) and why is it important to stop viewing any part of yourself as inherently bad?</li> <li>Read Romans 8:16 and 1 Corinthians 2:11. What makes your spirit different from your soul and body, and how can knowing that your spirit is joined to the Lord give you confidence about your true identity?</li> <li>Read Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:7, and James 1:21. If your soul includes your mind, choices, and emotions, what do these passages show about how the soul learns, grows, and is renewed without becoming the basis of your righteousness or identity?</li> <li>Read Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 11:29, and Hebrews 6:19. What do these passages reveal about the soul, and how can they help us reject the idea that the soul itself is evil rather than something God loves, preserves, and ministers to?</li> <li>Read Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19–20. How does God describe your physical body, and how would believing that your body is holy, acceptable, and a dwelling place of God change the way you think about yourself physically?</li> <li>Read Romans 6:12–13 and 1 Corinthians 6:15. If your body belongs to Christ and can be presented as an instrument of righteousness, what does that tell us about the difference between your body itself and the sin that sometimes tries to operate through it?</li> <li>Read 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 6:12–13, and Romans 8:9. Where does Scripture locate the real conflict in the Christian life, and how does it help to recognize that your enemies are sin, fleshly influences, the world, and the devil (not your spirit, your soul, or your body)?</li> </ol>

What If You're Not the Problem? What if you're not your own worst enemy? In this message, Andrew explores your spiritual anatomy: spirit, soul, and body. Discover why your old self wasn't improved but replaced, why sinful thoughts and feelings don't define you, and how your soul can reflect the truth already planted within you. You are one spirit with the Lord, fully embraced by God, and righteous even while your mind is being renewed. You're not the problem. Discussion Questions: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and 1 Corinthians 6:17. What do these verses tell us about the way God sees your whole person (spirit, soul, and body) and why is it important to stop viewing any part of yourself as inherently bad? Read Romans 8:16 and 1 Corinthians 2:11. What makes your spirit different from your soul and body, and how can knowing that your spirit is joined to the Lord give you confidence about your true identity? Read Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:7, and James 1:21. If your soul includes your mind, choices, and emotions, what do these passages show about how the soul learns, grows, and is renewed without becoming the basis of your righteousness or identity? Read Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 11:29, and Hebrews 6:19. What do these passages reveal about the soul, and how can they help us reject the idea that the soul itself is evil rather than something God loves, preserves, and ministers to? Read Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19–20. How does God describe your physical body, and how would believing that your body is holy, acceptable, and a dwelling place of God change the way you think about yourself physically? Read Romans 6:12–13 and 1 Corinthians 6:15. If your body belongs to Christ and can be presented as an instrument of righteousness, what does that tell us about the difference between your body itself and the sin that sometimes tries to operate through it? Read 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 6:12–13, and Romans 8:9. Where does Scripture locate the real conflict in the Christian life, and how does it help to recognize that your enemies are sin, fleshly influences, the world, and the devil (not your spirit, your soul, or your body)?

Grace Anatomy: What If You're Not the Problem?

How do you confront an unbelieving friend involved in habitual sin? I've been hunting for a job for a long time. What should I do? My friends reject my explanation of 1 John 1:9. Is there a way that I can explain it better?

How do you confront an unbelieving friend involved in habitual sin? I've been hunting for a job for a long time. What should I do? My friends reject my explanation of 1 John 1:9. Is there a way that I can explain it better?

Sharing the Truth with Friends

I was arrested and now nobody at my church will talk to me. I've lost my family, my friends, and everything! What can I do? I had a long-term affair, and now I struggle with the memories of it. What can I do?

I was arrested and now nobody at my church will talk to me. I've lost my family, my friends, and everything! What can I do? I had a long-term affair, and now I struggle with the memories of it. What can I do?

"I've lost my family, my friends, everything!"

Did Jesus Really Give You His Glory? Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important?</li> <li>Read John 16:15. What are the 'all things" the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you?</li> <li>Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus' disciples?</li> <li>Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be "one"? And to be "in Us"? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God?</li> <li>Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory.</li> <li>Read John 17:22. First, how close is Jesus to the Father? Now, what does this verse say about you?</li> <li>Read John 17:23. What is Jesus' testimony here concerning how loved you are? What does it mean to you to hear this from Jesus Himself?</li> <li>Read John 17:24. React to this statement: I'm a gift from the Father to Jesus.</li> <li>Read John 17:24. In what way has this prayer request been fulfilled? (Hint: Consider Ephesians 2:6 in your answer.)</li> </ol>

Did Jesus Really Give You His Glory? Discussion Questions: Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important? Read John 16:15. What are the 'all things" the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you? Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus' disciples? Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be "one"? And to be "in Us"? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God? Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory. Read John 17:22. First, how close is Jesus to the Father? Now, what does this verse say about you? Read John 17:23. What is Jesus' testimony here concerning how loved you are? What does it mean to you to hear this from Jesus Himself? Read John 17:24. React to this statement: I'm a gift from the Father to Jesus. Read John 17:24. In what way has this prayer request been fulfilled? (Hint: Consider Ephesians 2:6 in your answer.)

Jesus Said This Was Coming - Part 2

Why won't God heal my child? Did God give him autism to test us as parents? Do we have to tithe to please God? What if I have tithed and had great circumstances during that same period - doesn't that mean tithing brings blessings?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-23-2017

What does it mean that God's power is made perfect in our weakness? Can a christian be possessed by a demon? Can someone be sinless?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-22-2017

How does the gospel provide encouragement to those who are struggling? What are your thoughts on "following Jesus"? Can women preach in the Church?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-21-2017

How do we find volunteers in a Church? What is repentance? Are believers only forgiven if they repent? What is prayer? And is there a "right" way to pray?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-20-2017

When a christian sins, does that interfere with our intimacy with God? Does God change his mind when I sin? How do I stop struggling with sin? If someone has willful sin, are they still saved?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-19-2017

Is taking the Lord's name in vain an unforgivable sin? Are we forgiven of all our sins? What are your thoughts on the NIV? Does the time of your salvation matter? Can you be saved right before you die?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-18-2018

His love, His light, His life! A series in 1 John (Part 3)

03/18 - His Love, His Light, His Life! (Part 3)

Will believers have crowns in heaven? Where is heaven? What does it mean to grieve the Spirit?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-16-2017

What are your thoughts on tithing and the "3 month tithing challenge" in churches? Was Judas saved? Did Abraham tithe?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-15-2017

Does Isaiah 53 say we can have guaranteed healing? What is repentance? Am I supposed to repent of my sins? What does it mean to walk by the Spirit?

Andrew Farley LIVE, 03-14-2017

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