The Grace Message

Dr. Andrew Farley

Spiritual Growth? Biblical Dietary Restrictions?

March 4, 2021

I’m concerned about my spiritual growth and learning to rest in Christ. What advice do you have for me? How do the dietary restrictions in the Bible need to be interpreted today?

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Why are the genealogies of Jesus different in Matthew and Luke? Is the foot-washing event with Peter evidence that we need more forgiveness and cleansing? Where’s a good place to start reading the Bible? How do the Jews expect forgiveness without continual blood sacrifice?
March 3, 2021
If we already have all of God's Spirit, what is "being filled with the Spirit"? How did the Day of Atonement work in comparison with the Cross? Why does Paul use the word "commandment" with Timothy if we're not under the Law? What does "rightly dividing the word of truth" look like?
March 2, 2021
What are your thoughts on the Book of Mormon? If Adam and Eve were the first humans, how did so many come from them? What is the gift of tongues? Can it be taught? What do you think about people who address Satan during prayer?
March 1, 2021
Are you "good"? The biblical answer may surprise you!
February 28, 2021
Why does 2 Peter 1 say "purification from his former sins" if we are forgiven of all sins? What are your thoughts on the TNIV translation? Why is the man in 1 Corinthians 5 referred to as "wicked" if he is a believer? I feel isolated in my church and I'm wondering what to do- any help? What are the "narrow gate" and the "wide gate" that Jesus refers to? What does "God gave them over" mean in Romans 1? What if someone argues for certain beliefs because the "early church fathers" believed them? Who caused this pandemic- God or Satan?
February 27, 2021
How can I share Christ with those of the Islamic faith? What does the tree in Romans 11 represent and why are branches broken off? Why do we not see as many miracles today as in the early church?
February 26, 2021
Sometimes I still wonder if I am truly saved – how can I have assurance? Why does Romans 10 say not to predict who will go to heaven or hell? What are your thoughts on “once saved, always saved”? What does Mark 13 mean concerning heaven an earth passing away?
February 25, 2021
Why would there be sacrifices in the new temple if Jesus already took away our sins? How can we adequately prepare for Christ’s return? Did Paul and Peter have different gospels? What does it mean to add or take away from the book of Revelation? My wife is worried about falling from grace – how can you encourage her?
February 24, 2021
I suffer from social anxiety and self-analysis. Can you help me? Am I being too judgmental about modern day worship music when the lyrics don’t agree with God’s grace? My friends have told me that it is idolatry for me to want to get married. Any thoughts? How do I handle the anxious “what if” thoughts about an uncertain future? I’m always jumping out to help or fix people, and it’s exhausting. What about people who claim they’ve been to heaven and come back? How can I forgive myself more easily?
February 23, 2021
Why does God allow us to be born in Adam (before salvation)? Does water baptism cause salvation? What if you die in the midst of a sin struggle – are you still saved? Why did Jesus get baptized? If I am a believer, is my spouse automatically covered?
February 22, 2021
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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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