The Grace Message

Dr. Andrew Farley

Christianity: A Rule-Based Religion?

April 8, 2018

An alarming number of Christians today think that Christianity is primarily about obeying the “rules” written in the Bible.
 

In this short video clip, I talk about why Christianity is not about rule-keeping and why our relationship with God is so much better than that!

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Did God kill ananias and sapphira? Do we need to be baptized to be saved? What does it mean to be lukewarm?
April 7, 2018
If Christians are not under the Law, then how does God lead us? Does our freedom from the Law include the Ten Commandments? How does God's grace keep us from a life of chaos and lawlessness? These questions and more are addressed in this new message, "The Truth About Law and Grace." Enjoy!
April 6, 2018
​The year was 1988, and my youth pastor had said that Christ would be returning the next morning. The entire youth group was freaking out!  In this short video, I share this funny (and true!) story, because it says a lot about what many of us imagine will happen at the final judgment.  I hope it is an encouragement to you today!​
April 5, 2018
What is the new covenant? Are we forgiven of all our sins? Do Christians still sin?
April 4, 2018
The truth about predestination is actually straightforward and simple. And in this 5-minute clip, I offer an easy-to-grasp perspective on this often misunderstood idea.
April 3, 2018
Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 present us with two challenging passages which many use to say that we can lose our salvation. But can we exhaust the blood of Jesus? Can we out-sin the grace of God? Does the Holy Spirit ever get insulted and then cast us away? In this message, I address these two challenging passages and share the truth about losing your salvation. Enjoy!
April 2, 2018
A better hope and a better covenant founded on better promises- all because of the death and resurrection of Christ!
April 1, 2018
In this short clip, I present the truth about your sins, your God, and your qualifications: Your sins are small. Your God is big. And He has qualified you!
March 31, 2018
Stop trying to “do” and start living in response to all that God has done.
March 30, 2018
In this short clip, find out how you can wake up every day and enjoy perfect closeness with Jesus all day long!
March 29, 2018
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Pastor Andrew Farley wrote his encouraging book Twisted Scripture: Untangling 45 Lies Christians Have Been Told to help you confront the lies that hold you back and discover the truth that sets you free. We’ll send you a copy of Twisted Scripture as thanks for your gift below to help set more people free from the chains of legalism with the truth of who they really are in Christ.  

About The Grace Message

The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley consistently offers simple, straightforward, and accurate help for anyone looking to better understand the depths of God’s grace. Andrew’s teachings will challenge the way you look at God through scriptural insights, and help you live in the freedom of the finished work of Jesus Christ.

About Dr. Andrew Farley

Dr. Andrew Farley is devoted to helping people better understand the grace of God and helping them live in the freedom that comes from a true understanding of Jesus Christ’s finished work on the cross. He seeks to challenge the way people look at God, and themselves, through practical, scriptural insights about God’s forgiveness, living under grace and what a new identity in Christ really means.

Andrew is the author of Zondervan’s debuted #1 bestseller on Amazon, The Naked Gospel, in addition to serving as lead pastor of Church Without Religion in Lubbock, Texas. He is also the president of The Grace Message. His mission is to help people better understand the grace of God and see them enjoy freedom. He previously served as a professor of linguistics at the University of Notre Dame and Texas Tech University

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