The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

How does the tribulation relate to the return of Christ? And what happens regarding the rapture and the final judgment? My husband and I were reconciled after being separated for nine years, and you married us. Thank you! How should we interpret Genesis 6:4 regarding "sons of God," "daughters of men," "giants" and "men of renown"?

Why does Jesus say "blessed are the peacemakers" and who are they? How do I help my atheist friend see there is a God? If Gentiles were never invited to the Old Testament law, why does Paul tell Gentile churches they "died to the law"?

Why did Jesus ask God about being forsaken? Did the Father forsake the Son? My denomination taught me that you can "fall away," and they used 2 Peter 2 as their proof. Can you explain that passage? Are some Catholics saved? What does God think about their praying to saints? What is a saint?

Might God blot you out of the Book of Life? Are we saved or are we "being saved" (progressively)? Where do growth and learning fit into the picture? Sometimes, the pain from my motorcycle accident is so intense that I take too many painkillers. I don't want to be addicted, so what can I do? What should we do when God goes silent on us?

Are Christian teachers judged by God in a unique way? Is original sin biblical? What about being righteous by (re)birth? What's the "unworthy manner" of celebrating the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11? And what about the "judgment" in that same communion passage? Is it from God?

Who are those who "have ears to hear" according to Jesus? Am I a "lone ranger Christian," and should I be concerned? If I don't speak in tongues, do I not have the Holy Spirit? What's the meaning of the Revelation 2 warning to the church of Ephesus about forgetting their first love? Are we as believers regarded as "sinners" or "saints" or both? Is the doctrine of original sin (sin and death through Adam) biblical or not? What does the word "word" (logos and its forms) mean in Acts (and James): the law, the gospel, or either depending on the context?

Does Hebrews 10 prove you can lose your salvation? Many people think so, but only because they skip the context. Before the warning comes one of Scripture's greatest declarations of confidence: you're perfectly forgiven, forever cleansed, and welcomed into God's presence through Jesus' finished work. Discover why Hebrews isn't threatening believers with judgment but urging undecided people to embrace Christ. You'll leave with ten unshakable reasons to rest confidently in your relationship with Jesus.

1. Read verses 19-20. What's the "new and living way"? How does it inspire "confidence"? What does verse 20 reveal about when it began?
2. Read verse 21. In what ways is Jesus a greater priest than the priests of the Old Covenant?
3. Read verse 22. What do "sprinkled clean" and "washed with pure water" communicate about what Christ has already done for us?
4. Read verse 23. What does it mean to "hold fast" our confession, and why is God's faithfulness (not ours) the basis of our hope?
5. Read verses 24–25. What is the purpose of gathering together? How is this different from a church-attendance "checklist" mentality?
6. Read verses 26-28. What does "sinning willfully" mean here? How does "set aside" in verse 28 reveal the meaning?
7. Read verse 29. What do the descriptions "trampled under foot," "regarded as unclean," and "insulted the Spirit of grace" reveal about the kind of rejection described here?
8. Read verse 30. In the Old Testament quotation, who are "His people," and how does that context help us understand the warning?
9. Skip to verse 39. Why is this final verse of the chapter such an important conclusion? What assurance does it give believers after the warnings?

Are you only saved as long as you "keep the faith"? What should we do about the Sabbath? Did Jesus fulfill the whole law or just parts of it? What are we under today? Why do so many people miss the simplicity of this message?

Should I worry about making sure I'm always "in God's plan"? Can I fall out? What are your thoughts on abortion following a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Why is it unforgivable?

Can you comment on the Jews being entrusted as "oracles of God" (Romans 3)? Does "the word implanted" or "doers of the word" (James 1:21-22) refer to the Law? Is the use of "logon" and "logou" (vs. "logos") proof that James was pushing Law-keeping? Why does Paul tell Timothy that "women will be saved through childbearing"?