The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Do you have more books coming out? Why do I find it so difficult to find a good church? How do I relate better to my father who is hostile toward the Gospel?

Should we debate unbelievers to win them over? Why does Jesus say we enter the kingdom like little children? What is Galatianism? Is it still happening today? Where is God in the midst of my divorce and custody battle?

Update on BibleQuestions.com! Are some people given I think the Holy Spirit first in order to then believe? Do we give glory to God? Or does He give glory to us? Is the Sabbath part of the “moral law”? Should we keep it?

Did Jesus only fulfill some of the Law? Did we believers only die to some of the Law? What are the “good intentions” of those who teach Law-based living and rule-keeping? How about those who teach we can lose our salvation? My friend doesn’t want to hear me say anything about the Old Testament. Help! What is Ephesians 1 teaching us about how we are actually saved?

What do you think of “red letter Christians” who say they obey every word of Jesus? Did Moses really have a stuttering problem? What does it mean that “no created thing” can separate us from the love of God?

Do we look to the church for love and acceptance? Or only to Jesus? Can we lose our salvation or not? It seems like there’s mixed teaching out there about this! Does God want to exalt us? What does that even mean?

Romans 8 reveals something incredible: There’s no condemnation for those in Christ. That’s right – there’s no angry, accusing, or critical voice from God. Ever. He’s for us, not against us!

Join me as we unpack how this game-changing truth can transform your relationship with God and your everyday life. You’ll see the powerful reminder that Christian growth is not about trying harder; it’s about realizing what’s already true about you.

Ready to trade in fleshly, religious effort for a Spirit-led adventure? Click to watch now, and let’s dive into this liberating message together!

Discussion Questions for Romans 8:

1. Read verses 1-2. How does understanding that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus impact how you relate to God?
2. Read verses 3-4. What does it mean that the requirement of the Law is fulfilled in us? How does this shape your view of grace?
3. Read verses 5-6. How do you differentiate between setting your mind on the flesh versus setting your mind on the Spirit? Which is your new “default” now?
4. Read verses 7-8. What is a “mind set on the flesh” exactly? What does God think of fleshly religious effort?
5. Read verses 9-10. What does it mean to you that you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit? How might this truth impact your view of everything you do?
6. Read verse 11. What do you think the Spirit giving life to your mortal body really means? Is Paul referring to now or in the future?
7. Read verses 12-13. What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit? Is this currently happening in you? Or is it something that could only potentially happen? Explain.
8. Read verse 14. How does being led by the Spirit affirm your identity as a child of God, and what does this mean for your daily decisions and actions?

Some think they’re hearing from those who have died. What do you say to that? I was in the hospital for a month with cancer and experienced a lot of accusation and condemnation in my mind. Where was that coming from? My dad is pressuring me to keep the Sabbath day. Am I supposed to? How can I harness the power to heal the sick?

Sometimes, I wonder about my salvation. I did backslide a while ago. Now I wonder about my desire to read the Bible, attend church and donate money. I guess I’m just wondering why I’ve lost my motivation and how I can get it back!

Is love only a decision, not a feeling? What about when you’re dating? Is physical attraction important? Who needs to lose their life in Mark 8? Why does Jesus say this? I can’t seem to find a church where they’re truly proclaiming the depths of the Gospel. It seems like so many churches are telling believers they’re never quite good enough for God!