The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Pastor and bestselling author Andrew Farley's weekly messages and radio shows.

Assurance of Salvation 08/09/2026

Assurance of Salvation I have called upon the Lord to be saved, but sometimes I just don’t feel saved. And the fearful thoughts are overwhelming. What is our role in spiritual warfare? What is God‘s role? What is the mark of the Lamb in the book of Revelation? I’m worried that I accidentally sold my soul to the Devil. What does it really mean to fix our eyes on Jesus? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42370505

Better Than Religion - Part 18 08/09/2026

Better Than Religion - Part 18 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? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42370545

Are Babies Raptured? Is Silent Prayer Okay? 08/08/2026

Are Babies Raptured? Is Silent Prayer Okay? My friend asks: How can we say the New Testament is God's infallible message? What about babies and pets at the rapture? Do you have to pray out loud to be heard by God? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42362515

"I've done something almost unspeakable..." 08/07/2026

"I've done something almost unspeakable..." I’ve struggled with pornography and lust, and now I’m dealing with some painful consequences. I know Jesus forgives, but I still feel like I’ve done something almost unspeakable, and I’m not sure where I stand with God. I’ve been crying out to Him, but how can I know I’m truly forgiven and still secure in Christ when my sin feels this serious? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42351820

Did Paul Steal the Gospel? 08/06/2026

Did Paul Steal the Gospel? What Scriptures do you recommend sharing during a prayer march at an abortion clinic? Can you help me with 2 Peter 2 regarding eternal security? A podcaster is claiming that Paul was a liar who stole Christianity to distort it. Is there biblical evidence to refute this? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42334040

Wicked Heart? Is There a Hell? A Human Spirit? 08/05/2026

Wicked Heart? Is There a Hell? A Human Spirit? Test your heart or trust your heart? Will all eventually be saved? Is Hell just a place of purification for future reconciliation? Could you please pray for my situation? Do unbelievers have a spirit? Or just a soul and a body? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42322365

Laying on of Hands? All Receive Crowns? One Return of Christ? 08/04/2026

Laying on of Hands? All Receive Crowns? One Return of Christ? What significance does the laying on of hands hold? We know the Holy Spirit is only received by faith, right? What are the crowns in the New Testament? Will all believers receive them? So you believe in the rapture, but not a secret rapture? (Yes, exactly!). So then, why does God send angels to separate the wheat from the chaff? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42308725

Confess Each Sin to Be Forgiven? 08/02/2026

Confess Each Sin to Be Forgiven? Are we no longer “sinful” as believers? If so, then why do we still sin? Geneva, Scofield, and Darby: Let’s talk Bible translations! I have a woman friend who is married to another woman. What are your thoughts? I wish my friends at church would understand 1 John 1:9 and total forgiveness better. I’ve explained it the best I can, so what else can I do? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42292460

Better Than Religion - Part 17 08/02/2026

Better Than Religion - Part 17 What If God’s Discipline Is Actually Grace? Discussion Questions Hebrews 12:1-13: Read verses 1–2. What “weights” or entanglements can make the Christian life feel exhausting, and how does fixing our eyes on Jesus help us run freely? Read verses 2–3. When you feel weary or discouraged, what do these verses invite you to remember about Jesus, His suffering, and His finished work? Read verses 4–6. Why do you think suffering can tempt us to forget that God is dealing with us as beloved children rather than condemned criminals? Read verses 5–7. How does understanding God’s discipline as loving fatherly correction (not violent punishment) change the way you interpret hardship and His work in your life? Read verses 7–9. What does God’s fatherly instruction reveal about your identity, your belonging, and His commitment to you? Read verses 9–10. How is God’s discipline different from the imperfect discipline of earthly parents, and what good purpose does He have for us? Read verses 10–11. What does it mean to “share His holiness,” and how might God be training you to express what He has already placed within you? Read verses 12–13. How can we strengthen discouraged people and make their path straighter rather than adding religious pressure, shame, or obstacles to their healing? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42292575

Mind of Christ? Soft on Sin? 08/01/2026

Mind of Christ? Soft on Sin? My wife and I are getting involved in jail ministry! What does it mean to have the “mind of Christ”? How do you keep from assuming people already know what you mean about grace? My granddaughter recently passed. What Scriptures might I read at her funeral? Is it okay to take a break from reading the Bible sometimes? What are your thoughts on the many Bible versions? Is grace soft on sin? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42283260

Demon Possession, Praying for Satan, and Best Bibles 07/31/2026

Demon Possession, Praying for Satan, and Best Bibles Should we pray for Satan? Can he be saved? What is the best Bible version? What are your thoughts on demon possession and deliverance for believers? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42271785

“We can do ALL things through Christ?” 07/30/2026

“We can do ALL things through Christ?” What does it mean that we can “do all things through Christ”? How is that idea twisted by some? Do you have a book on the lies many Christians believe? I heard you explaining something about dying to self. Could you expound on that for me? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42260770

Baptism. Covenant. Sacrifice. 07/29/2026

Baptism. Covenant. Sacrifice. Did John the Baptist have the Holy Spirit his whole life? What did water baptism mean in those days? When did the new covenant really begin? Why was Cain’s sacrifice rejected? Will I ever understand the Trinity? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42248105

“Do I Know More Than Some Pastors?” 07/28/2026

“Do I Know More Than Some Pastors?” What does it mean to find mercy and grace in our time of need? I feel like I understand the new covenant better than most pastors I know. Why is that? How do I know when the Holy Spirit is prompting me to do something? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42236080

“I don’t wanna go to Heaven!” 07/26/2026

“I don’t wanna go to Heaven!” Can you talk about seeking Him and being rewarded? My wife is a new believer, and I wonder what we should study together? I don’t really want to go to Heaven. I’m afraid I’ll be exhausted from all the serving! Can we hurry the end times along by what we do? I don’t want to miss my purpose and calling. What can I do? The person living above me casts spells on my food. Can you pray for me? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42219020

Better Than Religion - Part 16 07/26/2026

Better Than Religion - Part 16 Are You Trying to Please God the Wrong Way? Hebrews 11 is an invitation to fix your eyes on Jesus. In this message, Andrew Farley shows how the famous "Hall of Faith" points beyond human heroes to God's finished work in Christ. Discover why it’s not really about the size of your faith and how everything God promised is already yours through the finished work of Jesus. Discussion Questions for Hebrews 11: Read verses 1–3. How does faith help us trust the unseen God when our visible circumstances seem to tell a different story? Read verse 4. Why was Abel’s sacrifice “better,” and how does Jesus give us a far better sacrifice than anything we could offer? Read verses 5–6. What does this passage reveal about pleasing God, and how can we stop trying to impress Him through religious performance? Read verses 8–12. Where might God be inviting you to trust His character even though you cannot yet see the outcome? Read verses13–16. How can remembering our better, heavenly country bring peace when this world feels disappointing, unstable, or unfair? Read verses 32–38. Why can both deliverance and endurance be expressions of faith, and how does this correct outcome-based ideas about trusting God? Read verses 39–40. What “something better” do we possess in the New Covenant that these faithful Old Testament believers never experienced? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42233430

“My oxen are always in the ditch!” 07/25/2026

“My oxen are always in the ditch!” My work schedule requires that I’m on duty seven days a week sometimes. I’ve been told that God wants me to take a day off or I may be missing his blessing. Is that true? They also tell me “my oxen are always in the ditch”! Do we need to die to self? What about dying daily? And didn’t Jesus say to “deny yourself”? How do we get busy living if we’re always busy dying? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42210865

"I may not have much time left..." 07/24/2026

"I may not have much time left..." What is the status of spiritual gifts in the church today? Have they gone away? Are there still consequences for sin, even though we're forgiven? I have an immune disorder, and I'm just not sure how to pray or how to be a good steward of the time I have left? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42200030

"Cut to Pieces" (Matthew 24)? 07/23/2026

"Cut to Pieces" (Matthew 24)? Does Matthew 24 mean believers may be cut into pieces by God? I've been a believer in overseas missions for 27 years, and God used The Grace Message to dramatically transform my view of Him. Thank you! I have heard some atheists say that Christianity promotes slavery and white supremacy. Is there any truth to it? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42189475

Church Planting, Confession, and Baptism 07/22/2026

Church Planting, Confession, and Baptism What message would you give to church-planting pastors everywhere? Could you clarify your teaching on water baptism and its proper place? Is there still a role for confession (agreeing with God) in the daily life of a Christian? If so, what role does it play? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42189340

Torn Veil? Water Baptism? Psychedelics? 07/21/2026

Torn Veil? Water Baptism? Psychedelics? Why did God raise believers from the dead when the veil was torn and Jesus died (Matthew 27)? What role does water baptism play? Does it cause us to be saved or to receive the Spirit? What are your thoughts on using psychedelics to foster an awareness of God's presence? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42159415

Salvation. Good Works. Prayer. Brokenness. 07/19/2026

Salvation. Good Works. Prayer. Brokenness. How should we interpret the "if you continue" verse in Colossians 1? My coworker is blessing everything in our warehouse! How was Jesus born without sin? How should we view Israel today in light of Jesus? Is God trying to break us? What does it mean to pray for something but to be "willing" for it not to happen? What are the good works God prepared in advance for us? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42144805

Better Than Religion - Part 15 07/19/2026

Better Than Religion - Part 15 What Can’t They Take From You? Religion says your suffering is God's way of breaking you. Hebrews says something radically different. Discover why God's will isn't a mysterious roadmap for your life, why He's not behind your pain, and why confidence, not fear, is the Christian life. If you've ever wondered where God is when life falls apart, this message will change how you see Him forever. Discussion Questions for 10:32-39: Read verse 32. How does remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthen you during present suffering? Read verse 33. How does your identity in Christ help when others shame, reject, or misunderstand you? Read verse 33. Why does knowing Christ shares our suffering help us stand with others who are hurting? Read verse 34. What better, lasting possession(s) do believers already have in Christ here and now? Discuss. Read verse 35. What great reward does confidence in Jesus bring into your life today? Read verses 36–38. How does trusting God’s grace help you endure and stay in tune with His will? What is His will for you? Read verses 37–39. Consider your new identity in Christ and how it plays into you never shrinking back in unbelief (rejecting the gospel). Explain. /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42132815

Tribulation. Rapture. Judgment. 07/18/2026

Tribulation. Rapture. Judgment. How does the tribulation relate to the return of Christ? And what happens regarding the rapture and the final judgment? My husband and I were reconciled after being separated for nine years, and you married us. Thank you! How should we interpret Genesis 6:4 regarding "sons of God," "daughters of men," "giants" and "men of renown"? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42134300

Peacemakers, Atheists & Gentiles 07/17/2026

Peacemakers, Atheists & Gentiles Why does Jesus say "blessed are the peacemakers" and who are they? How do I help my atheist friend see there is a God? If Gentiles were never invited to the Old Testament law, why does Paul tell Gentile churches they "died to the law"? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42131315

Forsaken? Fall Away? Pray to Saints? 07/16/2026

Forsaken? Fall Away? Pray to Saints? Why did Jesus ask God about being forsaken? Did the Father forsake the Son? My denomination taught me that you can "fall away," and they used 2 Peter 2 as their proof. Can you explain that passage? Are some Catholics saved? What does God think about their praying to saints? What is a saint? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42108075

When God Goes Silent on You... 07/15/2026

When God Goes Silent on You... Might God blot you out of the Book of Life? Are we saved or are we "being saved" (progressively)? Where do growth and learning fit into the picture? Sometimes, the pain from my motorcycle accident is so intense that I take too many painkillers. I don't want to be addicted, so what can I do? What should we do when God goes silent on us? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42096870

Judgment for Teachers? Judgment at Communion? 07/14/2026

Judgment for Teachers? Judgment at Communion? Are Christian teachers judged by God in a unique way? Is original sin biblical? What about being righteous by (re)birth? What's the "unworthy manner" of celebrating the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11? And what about the "judgment" in that same communion passage? Is it from God? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42065115

Spiritual Gifts? Your First Love? Sinners or Saints? 07/12/2026

Spiritual Gifts? Your First Love? Sinners or Saints? Who are those who “have ears to hear” according to Jesus? Am I a “lone ranger Christian," and should I be concerned? If I don’t speak in tongues, do I not have the Holy Spirit? What’s the meaning of the Revelation 2 warning to the church of Ephesus about forgetting their first love? Are we as believers regarded as “sinners” or “saints” or both? Is the doctrine of original sin (sin and death through Adam) biblical or not? What does the word “word” (logos and its forms) mean in Acts (and James): the law, the gospel, or either depending on the context? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42049915

Better Than Religion - Part 14 07/12/2026

Better Than Religion - Part 14 Can a Christian Sin Away Their Salvation? Does Hebrews 10 prove you can lose your salvation? Many people think so, but only because they skip the context. Before the warning comes one of Scripture's greatest declarations of confidence: you're perfectly forgiven, forever cleansed, and welcomed into God's presence through Jesus' finished work. Discover why Hebrews isn't threatening believers with judgment but urging undecided people to embrace Christ. You'll leave with ten unshakable reasons to rest confidently in your relationship with Jesus. Discussion Questions for Hebrews 10: Read verses 19-20. What’s the “new and living way”? How does it inspire “confidence”? What does verse 20 reveal about when it began? Read verse 21. In what ways is Jesus a greater priest than the priests of the Old Covenant? Read verse 22. What do “sprinkled clean” and “washed with pure water” communicate about what Christ has already done for us? Read verse 23. What does it mean to “hold fast” our confession, and why is God’s faithfulness (not ours) the basis of our hope? Read verses 24–25. What is the purpose of gathering together? How is this different from a church-attendance “checklist” mentality? Read verses 26-28. What does “sinning willfully” mean here? How does “set aside” in verse 28 reveal the meaning? Read verse 29. What do the descriptions “trampled under foot,” “regarded as unclean,” and “insulted the Spirit of grace” reveal about the kind of rejection described here? Read verse 30. In the Old Testament quotation, who are “His people,” and how does that context help us understand the warning? Skip to verse 39. Why is this final verse of the chapter such an important conclusion? What assurance does it give believers after the warnings? /episode/index/show/andrewfarley/id/42048645

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