The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Does 1 Timothy 4 mean Jesus saves everybody? Was the sin in the Garden of Eden caused by a lack of faith? Why did Jesus want the five thousand people to sit down? Is the story of the woman caught in adultery found in the original manuscripts of John? What's the big takeaway from that event?

What does it mean that every knee will bow? Does that mean everyone will be saved? How do we reconcile the idea of people going to Hell? Why would Satan be released from a pit to tempt Christians after they've been raptured?

Are You Trying to Get What You've Already Got? What if some of the most common phrases in Christianity are things Jesus never actually said? He never told you to get closer to God, ask for more of the Holy Spirit, or strive for more of His presence. In this message, Andrew Farley opens Scripture to reveal a breathtaking reality: because of the finished work of Jesus, you're already near, already complete, and already fully equipped for life in Christ. Discussion Questions: Read John 14:19–20. How does Jesus' description ("you in Me, and I in you") change the way we think about our closeness to God? Read Colossians 3:3–4. What do the phrases "hidden with Christ in God" and "Christ, who is our life" tell us about how secure and inseparable our relationship with Him really is? Read Ephesians 2:5–6. What difference does it make to realize that God has already made us alive, raised us, and seated us with Christ rather than asking us to climb our way toward Him? Read Ephesians 1:3. What does the phrase "every spiritual blessing" leave out and how should that affect the way we pray and think about what we possess in Christ? Read Romans 8:32. How does the fact that God already gave us His own Son challenge the fear that He might be withholding something important from us now? Read 2 Corinthians 1:21–22. What do the words established, anointed, sealed, and gave tell us about whether we are still waiting for God to do something more spiritually? Read Galatians 4:6–7. Why did God send the Spirit of His Son into our hearts? And what does that reveal about the Spirit being part of our identity as God's children rather than a reward for spiritual achievement? Read 1 Corinthians 12:13. What is Paul emphasizing by repeatedly saying all believers were baptized by one Spirit and all were made to drink of one Spirit? Read Romans 8:9–10. How does Paul's statement that anyone without the Spirit does not belong to Christ challenge the idea that some Christians have the Spirit while others still need to receive Him?

What is the sin that leads to death? Why is it compared to sin that doesn't lead to death? Should I attend a class that will help me with pornography? Did the disciples really have the Holy Spirit before Pentecost? What's your take on the Ethiopian Bible?

How do I take responsibility for my past actions without wallowing in shame? Does God hurt us when He disciplines us? I'm going to be leading a small group this Fall. What is the best series on your website to start with?

Jesus is Better Than Religion! Hebrews begins with Jesus and ends with everything His finished work accomplished for you. He is your eternal High Priest, the mediator of a New Covenant, and the source of eternal salvation. In this powerful series finale, Andrew Farley revisits the biggest truths of Hebrews and shows why you can stop striving, stop fearing, and finally rest in what Jesus finished once for all. Discussion Questions (Hebrews 1-13 overview): Read Heb. 1:3. What does it mean to you that Jesus is the "exact representation" of God? And that He "sat down" at the right hand of God? Read Heb. 2:11 and react to this truth: You're sanctified, and Jesus isn't ashamed to call you family! Read Heb. 3:18-19 and 4:10-11. How do these passages reveal the core sin the author is concerned about? Why is this so important for understanding the warnings in Heb. 6 and 10? Read Heb. 5:9 and 7:24-25. What do these say about your salvation? Read Heb. 6:18-19. What are the two unchangeable things that anchor you? How is this different from you trying to anchor yourself? Read Heb. 7:12 and explain this statement: When you change the priesthood, you have to change the law. Read Heb. 8:10-12 and 9:16-17. What's the new covenant? When did it go into effect? Read Heb. 9:28. What should we expect when Christ returns? What does this inspire within us? How do Heb. 10:10 and 10:14 clarify common misconceptions about sanctification and forgiveness for the believer?

How can we handle "alternative lifestyle" issues in church with grace? Why are so many Old Testament believers rich? Why did God stop making people rich? Why does James say teachers will incur a stricter judgment if there's no condemnation for us in Christ?

How can we say "three days and three nights" when it's less than 72 hours? What year was Jesus crucified? How can Hebrews (and James) say "draw near" if we're already one with Christ? How are there saints coming down with Christ if they are just being raptured?

Do I have to learn every deception of the enemy to be victorious? I know God feels emotions, but what does that mean for how He treats us? How could Jesus be truly tempted if He is God? Are we forgiven by God each time we confess or all at once? What if asking for forgiveness daily just makes me feel better? Why did King Saul call upon a witch? I know someone who was kicked out of church. Is there any place for that? Did the Apostles ever do that?

Do we need a second portion of the Holy Spirit after salvation? Does Paul say we might lose our salvation because of coarse jesting? My son thinks we might be saved by works. What can I share with him? Do we celebrate communion in order to be forgiven by God?

Why did Jesus speak in parables? If God had the Devil in chains, why does He let him loose? What does it mean to reign with Christ? Isn't Jesus already reigning? What is the least we need to do to be saved?

How should we talk to God in prayer? I haven't been very kind to others lately, and I wonder if I'm really saved. Some people say the message of God's grace is antinomianism. What is that? And what about the "sins of the high hand"? What does it mean to "strengthen our limbs" in Hebrews 12?

Which Mountain Are You Living From? Discussion Questions Hebrews 12:12-29: Read verses 12–13. When you feel weak, discouraged, or wounded, how does God's grace invite you toward healing rather than shame, pressure, or giving up? Read verses 14–15. Why can't we see the Lord without sanctification? What does it mean to "come short of the grace of God" here? Read verses 16–17. What does Esau's story teach us about exchanging something incredibly valuable for temporary relief or satisfaction? How were the recipients of this letter (Jews) tempted to do the same? Read verses 18–21. What picture of God did Mount Sinai create for people living under the Old Covenant? Read verses 22–24. Notice the words "But you have come." What do these verses say is already true of believers? How can knowing where you stand with God change the way you approach Him? Read verses 23–24. What does it mean that we are the "righteous made perfect"? And that Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant? How does His blood speak a better message? Read verses 25–29. When circumstances, emotions, and the world around us feel shaky, what might knowing we have received an unshakable kingdom inspire in us?