The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Why did Jesus call some people children of the devil? Is that how we should approach every unbeliever? I believe the Lord is ready to take us out on September 23! Do we need to fear God's anger as believers? What about His discipline? I used to walk closely with God and now I feel numb and distant. I don't know what to do!

Am I supposed to be calling Jesus "Yeshua"? I've always heard we need to move information from our heads to our hearts. Is that right? I'm filling out a job application, and I'm worried about denying Christ and accidentally supporting diversity too much. When is it okay for a Christian to get remarried?

I've got all kinds of symptoms and problems, and I've been cussing at God. Is He mad at me? What's up with John 5:22 where the Father delegates judgment to the Son? I believe I have a special anointing from God to minister apart from any congregation or group. What should I do?

Who is to blame for the Fall of humanity? What was the first sin motivated by? I've been dealing with a lifetime of lust. Where am I with God? I have a religious OCD and am burdened with disturbing thoughts. Could it be demons? Either way, what do I do?

When you sin, does it give Satan a legal right to attack you? I feel like I've given the enemy twenty seats at my table, and now I have so many strongholds to get rid of in my life. Is that right? How can I fix this?

What is election (predestination)? My church won't baptize me, because they say I'm living in sin. They say if I remarry, it will be adultery! My Bible teacher says Jesus is the Holy Spirit. Is that accurate? I wonder what God thinks of me being an introvert!

*previously aired

Christians hear a dark, condemning thought and may think, "Wow… that must be me. I must be messed up." But no—that thought didn't come from you. It came at you.

There's a real enemy. He's already been disarmed, but he's still out there running his mouth—lying, accusing, distracting. He can't touch your security in Christ, so he goes after your mindset, trying to steal your peace and hijack your joy.

The good news? You've got every reason to ignore that nonsense.

This message will help you recognize the battle for what it is—and stop owning thoughts that were never yours in the first place.

Click now to watch, and let truth overwhelm the noise!

1. Read John 10:10. What does Jesus mean by "abundant life," and how is it different from what the thief offers?
2. Read 2 Corinthians 11:14. How does the enemy disguise himself as an "angel of light"? Can you think of examples in the world today?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 10:3–5. What does it mean to take "every thought captive to the obedience of Christ"?
4. Read Ephesians 6:10–11. What is the "armor of God," and how do we put it on?
5. Read Romans 8:37–39. How are conquering and God's love connected in this passage?
6. Read Colossians 2:15. React to this: The enemy has already been disarmed through the cross.
7. Read 1 John 4:4. How does it encourage you to know that "greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world"?
8. Read Philippians 4:8–9. What role does setting your mind play in spiritual warfare?

How can we have new hearts if Colossians 3 says to "set our hearts"? Can you help me understand the Trinity? If we're supposed to give our burdens to Christ, then how do we bear the burdens of others?

If Jesus is our mediator, does He have ongoing work to do? Is there biblical support for purgatory? My pastor rejects the idea of "accepting" or "receiving" Christ. What are your thoughts? My boyfriend and I are constantly discussing the problem of evil in this world. Why does God allow it?

Is James 2 about believers who aren't fulfilling their purpose? I'm not allowed to see my son, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Can you help? Why did God give Israel such a small piece of property?