EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 12
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Release Date: 10/13/2024
“I told my brother to take up his cross!”
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
I told my brother to “deny himself” and “take up his cross” and be part of the family more. Was I in the wrong? Are we with God immediately when we die or do we need to wait? Why does Paul talk about the “foolishness” and “weakness” of God in 1 Corinthians 1?
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“Is God melting you like cheese?”
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Are you fondue? Is God melting you like cheese? Breaking you? Humbling you? Do you need to “surrender” to God? Do Christians have a “sinful nature”? Where do the sinful thoughts really come from?
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EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 15
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Discussion Questions Hebrews 9 and Hebrews 10: Read Hebrews 9:16-18. How did the old and the new covenants begin? Why is it so important to understand they began this way? Read Hebrews 9:25-26. Why is it crucial to remember that Jesus only died once? How does this impact you and your relationship with God? Read Hebrews 9:27-28. What does this say about the purpose of Christ’s return? How does “without reference to sin” (or “not to bear sin”) affect your view of the final judgment? Read Hebrews 10:1-2. What three things would have happened if O.T. Jews had ever found the perfect...
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“Saved through childbearing”?
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What does the Parable of the Talents really mean? Did Jesus go to Hell and preach for three days? How are women “saved through childbearing”? What does that even mean? How many times will Christ return? Do Christians really have to struggle to “know God”?
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“Christ lives IN you?”
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What can we take away from Jacob wrestling with God? How can I share my faith in Jesus when some have been abused by those who use His name? My brother argues with me about my beliefs. How can I better communicate with him? Are we already sanctified, or is it a process, or both? Jesus said some are experts in Scripture yet don’t know Him. Can you talk about this?
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“What’s a healthy perspective on politics?”
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Why do Christians get so angry about politics? Should we just avoid politics altogether? What’s a healthy perspective? “Many are called, but few are chosen”? What does that mean? How can we “be anxious for nothing”? Why would God create people who reject Him?
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How can we fulfill the Great Commission?
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Does the Bible forbid tattoos for a Christian? What does it look like to contend for our faith in today’s world? I’m feeling lonely and overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do! How is the Psalm 16 passage about focusing on the Lord relevant to us under grace?
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“Try to be more like Christ”?
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Should we strive to be like Jesus? How do identity and behavior play out together? Does God harden people’s hearts today? What does it mean to enter God’s “Sabbath rest”?
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“All things are permissible”?*
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Why does Paul say “all things are permissible, but not all things are profitable”? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Why is that such a big deal? How exactly are we saved? Can we lose it? How do I break strongholds when it comes to addiction? Are we allowed to sell things in churches? My family life is filled with verbal abuse. What can I do? *previously aired
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EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 14
The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a treadmill trying to please God, Hebrews 6 and 8 declare a radical shift. Jesus, our forerunner, has entered the inner sanctuary on our behalf, redefining our access to God. It’s no longer about striving; it’s about intimacy and closeness with Him. The old covenant’s limitations are history, replaced by a new covenant where God writes His laws on our hearts. This isn’t about external rules but an internal transformation. And here’s the game-changer: God remembers your sins no more. Total forgiveness reshapes how you view your past, yourself,...
info_outlineReligious tradition is often a whirlwind of empty philosophies and legalistic practices. In Colossians 2, Paul cuts through the noise to reveal what truly matters. It’s not about following human regulations or deceptive ideas that claim you need more.
In Christ, you’re complete – no additives needed. Imagine living free from the shadows of religious rituals and embracing the fullness found in Him.
If you’re curious about this freedom and how it can empower your life, click through to watch the full message. You’ll discover confidence from your new identity in Christ, leaving behind the lifeless religiosity of the world!
Discussion Questions for Colossians 2:
- Read verse 8. What kinds of “empty deception” or worldly philosophies do you think people are most prone to today, and how do these ideas contrast with the message of Christ?
- Read verses 9-10. How does the fullness of Christ that Paul describes impact your sense of identity and completeness in Him?
- Read verse 11. How does this idea of “putting off the body of flesh” relate to the new life we have in Christ?
- Read verses 13-14. How do these verses emphasize the way God has dealt with our sins? What impact can this total forgiveness have on our daily lives and how we view ourselves?
- Read verse 15. How does the image of Christ disarming rulers and authorities give you a fresh perspective on the battles you face? What does His victory mean for you?
- Read verses 16-17. Paul talks about religious regulations as a “shadow of things to come.” How can we avoid lifeless religiosity and embrace the substance found in Christ?
- Read verses 20-21. Paul asks why believers submit to religious rules after having died with Christ. In what ways are we today tempted to follow human regulations or legalistic practices? How do we remain focused on our freedom in Christ and living from Him instead?
- Read verses 22-23. How do religious rules have “the appearance of wisdom” but lack value? How can we discern between genuine spiritual growth and empty religious rule-following?