Secret Rapture? Left Behind? No!
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Is the Hebrews 4 rest a physical or spiritual rest? What about keeping the Sabbath? Why does 1 Corinthians 15 mention two kinds of bodies? Are we going to have two bodies? A pastor taught me the return of Christ might go unnoticed by many who are left behind. Could this be true?
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“Lordship salvation” fosters fear!
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What is Lordship salvation? Why do so many people lack assurance with God? Did the Queen of Sheba and Solomon have a baby together? My Bible study teacher said it’s wrong to pray for both the people of Israel and the Palestinians (casualties, children, famine, etc.). Is that really true?
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“I read Jesus, not Paul!”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What is the best way to study the Bible? How can I respond to “red letter Christians” who essentially discredit or ignore the teachings of Paul? Are certain New Testament letters just for pastors? Was the disciple Simon a Gentile? When exactly was Paul saved? Did water baptism play a role? Did any works factor in?
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Forever in His Presence – Part 6
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Are you ready to dive deep where others merely wade? In this next message in our “Forever in His Presence” series, we’re slicing through the fog of misinformation and reclaiming the truth about Jesus – His divinity, His humanity, His everything! In a culture that often prizes openness to the point of absurdity, we stand firm. Are you prepared to be labeled “close-minded”? Good. Because when it comes to the truth about Jesus, we believers are as immovable as mountains. Plus, you’ll discover what it truly means to “live through Him.” It’s all about His scandalous love for us,...
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The Pressure Cooker of Legalism!*
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What should we do when a popular pastor fails us? Will we be sinless in Heaven? My friend and I debate about the Sabbath. Are Christians obligated to keep it? Doesn’t the Holy Spirit help us keep the Ten Commandments? *previously aired
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The Pressure Cooker of Legalism!
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What should we do when a popular pastor fails us? Will we be sinless in Heaven? My friend and I debate about the Sabbath. Are Christians obligated to keep it? Doesn’t the Holy Spirit help us keep the Ten Commandments?
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“I saw Christians in Hell!”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
How should we interpret near-death experiences where they go to Heaven or Hell and come back? Why did a woman need to prophesy with her head covered in 1 Corinthians 11? I had a friend terminate our relationship because of my view on law and grace. Can a person be saved yet confused on that?
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Give God the glory? (He has enough!)
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I have an ongoing struggle with pornography. How do I overcome it? I have been giving God the glory when my business goes well. Is there a better perspective, especially for when things don’t go well?
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“The firstborn of all creation”?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Why does Paul talk about the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds? Is the Earth flat? Why is Jesus called the “firstborn of all creation”? Does God withhold blessing if we don’t tithe?
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“I’m still not healed! Am I doing something wrong?”*
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Who was righteous in Jesus’ day? How can I develop a deeper relationship with the Lord? Does God still punish believers? I’ve prayed and been anointed but am still not healed. Am I doing something wrong? *Previously aired
info_outline1 John makes clear distinctions between love and hate, light and darkness, care and murder. These contrasts are obvious and meant to show believers they have a new practice now. This doesn’t mean we perform perfectly, but now there’s a new tendency – a new trend in our lives since we are born of God.
John also mentions “commandments” but he doesn’t mean Moses! No, he’s not talking about following the Law. He’s describing the marks of a true believer – faith in Jesus and a natural love for God’s people.
Watch now to break free from a performance mentality and embrace your new-hearted identity in Jesus!
Discussion Questions:
- Read verses 10-12. How do the words “obvious”, “love”, and “hate” make John’s point clear?
- Read verses 13-15. How does John continue to drive the “obvious” contrast home for us in these verses?
- Read verses 16-18. How is Jesus the example? Example of what?
- Read verses 19-22. Why is this not a “name it, claim it” passage? What is John’s meaning instead?
- Read verses 23-24. What two commandments is John referring to? Why is it important to define “commandments” in this context? How are these the natural mark of every believer?
- React to this statement: A majority of this entire passage is descriptive, not prescriptive. Now, how does this statement keep us from a performance mentality and help us to identify ourselves as new-hearted believers? (Note: Verses 16 and 18 are indeed prescriptive.)