Fresh anointing? “Esau I hated”?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Do we ever need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit? What does “Jacob I loved, Esau I hated” mean in Romans 9? What about the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart? And aren’t these evidence of God pre-selecting individuals for salvation? How bold or careful should we be in sharing our faith with our children as they grow up?
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“Examine yourselves? Get right before going to the altar?”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What is baptism in the Holy Spirit? When does it happen? Are we supposed to examine our recent sins before we take communion? And why does Paul say to “test yourselves” in 2 Corinthians 13? Finally, what about Jesus saying to get right with others before you go to the altar?
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“How do I find God’s will?”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I’m struggling with the challenge of trying to do God’s will. I want to walk in obedience, pray about everything, and try not to get ahead of God. So many people think you can walk away from Christ and they use 1 Timothy 4, and 2 Peter 2, and Hebrew 6&10 to argue their case. What do you say about all of those?
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"Does a wall of sin build up over time between us and God?"
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I felt sick while watching a movie scene, so I walked out. What was that exactly? Grieving or quenching the Spirit? Or was it my own spirit provoked within me? Or my conscience? And what if I had remained in the theater? Would my ministry effectiveness be blocked until I confess it? Does a wall build up between us and God when we sin? What are your thoughts on the spiritual disciplines?
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"How do we walk by faith? How do we walk by the Spirit?"
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
How do we walk by faith and not by feelings? Aaron made an excuse for his sin, and God didn't punish Him? How can I know that God's gospel promises are for me individually? What do you think of Billy Graham? Is the Bible on audio a good approach to learning more? How do we walk by the Spirit consistently? What tools do we need? My wife and mother passed away on the same day a year ago. I can't help but think sometimes that it was God trying to tell me something; and it's just a lot to grieve all at once.
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Honoring Jesus
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Here’s the secret to enjoying God’s love… Discussion Questions: What does the average person think it means to “honor Jesus”? What does it really mean to honor Him? And His finished work? How do we honor the cross? The blood? How do we honor God’s grace? Our freedom? How do we honor our union with Christ? Our newness? Our closeness? React to this statement: Honoring Jesus means we stop asking for what we already have in Him. React to this statement: Honoring Jesus is the secret to enjoying God’s love. What kind of confidence springs forth when we honor Jesus?
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Is the finished work of Christ “just semantics“?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
What is modalism? How do I convince someone to abandon it in favor of the Trinity? I’m a newlywed, and I want my husband to understand the message of God’s grace to the fullest. What can I do? My youth pastor seems to be teaching some things that don’t quite align with the gospel. How can I handle that?
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Why ask for what you already have?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
How is forgiveness different in the old covenant versus the new covenant? What is the finished work of Christ? What is the significance of Jesus being seated at God’s right hand? Why shouldn’t we continue to ask for forgiveness? What should we do instead?
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Do we "help" God? Do we have to "put Him first"? If so, how?
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Why did Jesus tell people to "be perfect" when He knew we couldn't? What does it mean to have a new heart? A new spirit? What about our minds? Are they new or being renewed? I tell my friends that I don't have to help Jesus, and they look at me strangely. Am I right?
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"Is the Sabbath about church on Saturday? Or Sunday? Or resting in Christ any day? Help!"
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Do I have a guardian angel? My friend says I need to go to church and worship on Saturday to truly please God. He even says my salvation may depend on it. Is he right? What "generation" was Jesus talking about in Matthew 24? And what is preterism?
info_outlineAre 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, not our feeble attempts at “loving Him more.” And when we love each other the way He loves us? That’s when God becomes visible.
Tune in to this latest message and arm yourself with truth!
Discussion Questions:
- Read verses 1-3. What is the “antichrist” teaching that John mentions? And why is the truth important in this regard?
- Read verses 4-6 and react to this statement: There is absolute truth about Jesus, and we can be “close minded” about it if we know Him.
- Read verses 7-8. What is the main mark of knowing God? Why is this the case?
- Read verse 9. What does it mean to “live through Him”?
- Read verse 10. Why is “not that we loved God” so important here? What does “propitiation” mean and how does it factor in?
- Read verses 11-12. How do we help people “see God”?
- Read verse 13. In what way does this help to clarify the meaning of “abide”? Can you know that you abide in Him? If so, how?
- Read verse 14. How do verses like this (and John 3:16) show the fallacy of “limited atonement” – the false idea that Jesus only died for individuals pre-selected by God?