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Dr. Andrew Farley

Why does Jesus make salvation seem so difficult in Luke 14?

June 7, 2022

Why does Jesus make salvation seem so difficult in Luke 14? Should a fallen pastor ever be restored to his position? Should the pulpit be used to express opinions about political leaders and ideas? Can you help with my anxiety about returning to the workforce?

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Is Romans 7 the "normal" Christian life? Are we doomed to nothing but struggle? Is there a difference between regret and guilt? Why does Galatians 5:23 say, "against such things there is no law"? A pastor tried to raise someone from the dead at a funeral, but then decided the dead person wanted to stay in Heaven. What are your thoughts?
June 6, 2022
It might seem like a simple question, but there are several theories in the Christian world about why Jesus died. Some say it was to conquer sin. Others believe it was to buy us back from the curse of the Law. Concepts like “atonement” and “penal substitution” are often part of the discussion. In this message, I share three main reasons why Jesus died. You’ll be inspired by God’s love and the simplicity of the Gospel as you celebrate your new identity, your freedom from sin’s bondage, and your once-for-all forgiveness. The truth is they’re ALL part of Christ’s finished work on the cross!
June 5, 2022
Is water baptism a requirement for salvation? Why do I second-guess myself all the time and always suffer regret? Would you pray for my daughter who starts chemotherapy tomorrow? I enjoy my relationship with God but find myself constantly attracted to the opposite sex and wonder what God thinks.
June 4, 2022
God will never leave you, but can you leave God? Why did Jesus say not to cast our pearls before swine? Don’t we need the law to define sin for the believer today?
June 3, 2022
What are your thoughts on the "gap theory" of Creation? Does Colossians 3 mean we should live as if diseases don't exist? Why did God rest on the seventh day? What should I do about my pornography addiction? Am I still saved?
June 2, 2022
Was Paul out of line to rebuke Peter publicly? I've been taught that God won't hear my prayers if there are any unrepentant sins in my life. Is this true? Does the punishment of the unbeliever in Hell last forever? Or is it possible that God's enemies are eventually destroyed? Do we need to confess every sin in order to be forgiven by God?
June 1, 2022
How can we know we are eternally secure in Christ? Were the people in Acts 19 saved? Did they need a second filling or second blessing of the Spirit? How do I deal with someone who disagrees with what I believe about God's grace?
May 31, 2022
Why does Jesus invite us to carry His cross? What does that mean? Why are the four gospel accounts so different? What does Peter mean by the "elect" and "election" (KJV)? Who are some authors or teachers that have ministered to you?
May 30, 2022
Believers are warned in 2 John about opponents of the Gospel seeking to twist the truth about Jesus Christ. We see it today in people teaching that we need to do more, love more, and confess more to find peace with God. But we don’t have a frustrated, angry God wishing we did better. We have the gift of God’s mercy and grace and His life inside us! In this message, we’ll celebrate that we’re part of God’s forgiven, chosen people. You’ll learn the truth about your peace with God, and why you can be confident that you’ll keep His commands and have His truth in you forever!
May 29, 2022
How do I deal with ongoing anxiety even after believing the grace message? How can I keep the faith when my situation isn’t getting better? Does James 2 refer to justification in man’s eyes? Can we stop believing and reject Jesus after we’re saved? Will God forgive me for my sins of lust and watching pornography? Can a true believer struggle with any kind of sin?
May 28, 2022
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Escape the Suffocating Grip of Legalism
In his exciting new 8-message series, Liberated: From Law to Love, Pastor Andrew Farley dives into the powerful book of Galatians to show you that you’re set free from the Law and embraced by God’s love. Liberated, as well as the accompanying study guide, are our thanks for your gift below to help more people find liberation from legalism so they can embrace the true message of God’s grace in Jesus.

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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