The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

I've struggled with pornography and lust, and now I'm dealing with some painful consequences. I know Jesus forgives, but I still feel like I've done something almost unspeakable, and I'm not sure where I stand with God. I've been crying out to Him, but how can I know I'm truly forgiven and still secure in Christ when my sin feels this serious?

What Scriptures do you recommend sharing during a prayer march at an abortion clinic? Can you help me with 2 Peter 2 regarding eternal security? A podcaster is claiming that Paul was a liar who stole Christianity to distort it. Is there biblical evidence to refute this?

Test your heart or trust your heart? Will all eventually be saved? Is Hell just a place of purification for future reconciliation? Could you please pray for my situation? Do unbelievers have a spirit? Or just a soul and a body?

What significance does the laying on of hands hold? We know the Holy Spirit is only received by faith, right? What are the crowns in the New Testament? Will all believers receive them? So you believe in the rapture, but not a secret rapture? (Yes, exactly!). So then, why does God send angels to separate the wheat from the chaff?

Does God punish His children when they fail? Hebrews 12 gives a liberating answer. God's discipline isn't payback for your past; it's loving training from a Father who delights in you. Discover why God isn't breaking you down but building you up to live from your new heart in Christ.

1. Read verses 1–2. What "weights" or entanglements can make the Christian life feel exhausting, and how does fixing our eyes on Jesus help us run freely?
2. Read verses 2–3. When you feel weary or discouraged, what do these verses invite you to remember about Jesus, His suffering, and His finished work?
3. Read verses 4–6. Why do you think suffering can tempt us to forget that God is dealing with us as beloved children rather than condemned criminals?
4. Read verses 5–7. How does understanding God's discipline as loving fatherly correction (not violent punishment) change the way you interpret hardship and His work in your life?
5. Read verses 7–9. What does God's fatherly instruction reveal about your identity, your belonging, and His commitment to you?
6. Read verses 9–10. How is God's discipline different from the imperfect discipline of earthly parents, and what good purpose does He have for us?
7. Read verses 10–11. What does it mean to "share His holiness," and how might God be training you to express what He has already placed within you?
8. Read verses 12–13. How can we strengthen discouraged people and make their path straighter rather than adding religious pressure, shame, or obstacles to their healing?

My wife and I are getting involved in jail ministry! What does it mean to have the "mind of Christ"? How do you keep from assuming people already know what you mean about grace? My granddaughter recently passed. What Scriptures might I read at her funeral? Is it okay to take a break from reading the Bible sometimes? What are your thoughts on the many Bible versions? Is grace soft on sin?

Should we pray for Satan? Can he be saved? What is the best Bible version? What are your thoughts on demon possession and deliverance for believers?

What does it mean that we can "do all things through Christ"? How is that idea twisted by some? Do you have a book on the lies many Christians believe? I heard you explaining something about dying to self. Could you expound on that for me?

Did John the Baptist have the Holy Spirit his whole life? What did water baptism mean in those days? When did the new covenant really begin? Why was Cain's sacrifice rejected? Will I ever understand the Trinity?

What does it mean to find mercy and grace in our time of need? I feel like I understand the new covenant better than most pastors I know. Why is that? How do I know when the Holy Spirit is prompting me to do something?