Politics, Predestination, and the Church
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
My pastor goes on long, political rants and often seems distracted from the gospel. What should I do? What is the truth about the doctrine of election? Did Jesus die for everyone? What about Calvinism and Arminianism? Did God predestine some to believe while others have no chance?
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Saved Forever: Fact or Fantasy?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I asked some Jehovah’s Witnesses if Christ lives in them, and they said “no.” Are they saved? What about my child who doesn’t want to talk about Christianity very much? What can you do when you feel like you’re constantly falling short of God‘s expectations? Andrew, do you ever worry you’re doing mental gymnastics to believe we’re eternally secure?
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Better Than Religion - Part 5
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Hungry for More than Milk? Discussion Questions for Hebrews 5: Why is it important that Jesus truly became human to represent us? How does Jesus’ compassion differ from human, weakness-based compassion? What are the benefits of Jesus being both the Son of God and our High Priest? Verse 7 says Jesus prayed with loud crying and tears. What does this reveal about Jesus? React to this statement: Like Jesus, we learn obedience, even while we’re righteous. Read verse 9. How should we understand “obey Him” in the context of Hebrews 1-5? In your own words, explain the role and importance of...
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Is following “my desires” sin?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Our church gets a lot of things right, but they still don’t teach total forgiveness. What should I do? Do you think Jesus showed up in the Old Testament? If so, where? How should we interpret John 15:13 about giving up one’s life for his friends? Is this a good definition of sin: “following my desires instead of God’s desires”? What are my true desires?
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Beat Your Body? To Be Qualified?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Does more persecution mean more rewards for us in heaven? Is that what Jesus teaches in Matthew 5? Why does Paul say he “beats his body” and makes it his “slave”? And he does it ao he won’t be disqualified?
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Cheap grace! Easy Believism!
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What is the meaning of the parable of the wicked servant? What would you say to those who hurl accusations of cheap grace, hyper-grace, and easy believism? It feels like some worship services are way over the top! What are your thoughts on worship?
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“Our hope is not in Washington D.C.”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
My church allows women to teach a few times a year. What are they thinking? My husband passed away 20 years ago, and I wonder where exactly he is now: in heaven or waiting to see Jesus? How should we view the political world as a believers?
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Encouragement for Pastors
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Are we Christians teaching “the Devil made me do it” and thereby creating an excuse for crime among unbelievers? How can I encourage my friend who is a pastor and seems like he’s burning out? Does the Old Testament justify abandoning your father when you’ve had a disagreement?
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Doubting Salvation. Abuse in Marriage.
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I’ve struggled with porn during my life. I recently relapsed and then started to doubt my salvation. I have OCD, so that makes it even worse. Help! Why was the apostle Paul silent on the matter of abuse in marriage? Why doesn’t he mention it in 1 Corinthians 7?
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Recognizing “God’s Voice”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Why was Cain’s sacrifice not acceptable to God? Why did Jesus still offer a morsel of bread dipped in wine to Judas? How can I recognize God’s voice in my life? I’m in an abusive family situation and I’m trying to have some healthy boundaries. Can you help me navigate this? Why do I keep making bad decisions in life? Does this mean I’m doing something wrong in my faith? As a believer, should I be dating a Jewish man who doesn’t believe Jesus is the Messiah? I suffer from a mental disorder, and I wonder how this fits with the renewing of my mind.
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Join us as we unpack transformative truths about our once-for-all forgiveness and our death to both the Law and sin, highlighting the freedom and new life we have in Christ. We’ll also explore the resurrection power that has radically changed us and provided us with imparted righteousness.
Don’t miss out on this empowering message that will inspire you in the profound reality that Jesus really did do it all for you, making you completely forgiven and completely new!
Discussion Questions:
- Why is it important to frame the entire gospel in terms of how much Jesus did?
- How does past tense in Ephesians 4:32 and “all” in Colossians 2:13 factor into our forgiveness?
- React to this statement: The Law is an all-or-nothing proposition.
- React to this statement: The Law gives sin opportunity to be aroused and master you.
- How is our death to the Law the same as our death to sin?
- Cite three ways the resurrection of Christ has transformed you.
- How does circumcision (cutting away) in Colossians 2:11 offer you a new perspective on the flesh (Greek: sarx)?
- React to this statement: You’re dead to sin, dead to the world, and dead to the flesh!