The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

In this three-part series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in an entertaining conversation filled with powerful truths. This is a transformative series you don’t want to miss!

Will humanity have a second chance after death to receive Christ? Do we have to confess every sin to be forgiven by God? What about 1 John 1:9? Isn’t it a “bar of soap” for daily cleansing for Christians?

How did David view the Law? How is his life a testimony to the mercy of God? What about the failures of Moses and Paul? 1 Corinthians 13 seems like an impossible standard. How can we ever live up to it? I’m exiting the Catholic Church and trying out new congregations. Do I need to issue a formal goodbye?

What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15? How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath?

*Previously Aired*

What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15?  How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath?

Is the return of Christ a secret “rapture” or is it more public and obvious? Is there one return of Christ or two? What is the general order of events at the end of the age? Do we need to re-dedicate our lives to Christ? How should we view a refocus later in life? Do I need to find church fellowship? Do I need to tithe to a church? Why will Jesus tell some churched people to depart from Him? Whom do I pray to - the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?

In this first message of our “Two Acts of God” series, we explore what the cross means to us individually and how it shapes our understanding of our identity in Christ. We’ll dive into the liberating truth that through the cross, we are declared holy and blameless, and we have perfect peace with God. Imagine the freedom and joy that comes from knowing that God will never refer to our sins again!

We’ll also learn why the cross means freedom from the Law, and we’ll discuss why the message of being “crucified with Christ” is often neglected today and how embracing this truth can revolutionize our lives.

Prepare to be inspired and encouraged as we probe the depths of God’s love and grace through the power of the cross!

Discussion Questions:

1. In your own words, what does the cross mean to you?
2. React to this statement: I am holy and blameless, and I have perfect peace with God.
3. React to this statement: God will never refer to my sins again.
4. Why do you think “crucified with Christ” is such a neglected message today?
5. What does freedom from the Law mean to you? What does it not mean?
6. Of all the benefits of the cross, which impacts you the most? Why?

Is it wrong for a believer’s body to be cremated? If you don’t bump into the devil every so often, are you heading in the same direction as him? What is Paul’s discussion of branches and being cut off really about in Romans 11? How do I tell someone in a dating app that I’m not interested in them?

Do Christians have to give an account for their sins? Does 2 Corinthians 5 describe a second and separate judgment for believers? Do we need to plead the blood of Jesus over people or situations? Is that idea in the New Testament? What is the discipline of the Lord? How is it different from the activity of Satan and this fallen world?

What if Jesus returns and I have unrepentant sin in my life? I’ve been backsliding for years. Does Hebrews 6 mean there’s no place of repentance for me?