The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Pastor and bestselling author Andrew Farley's weekly messages and radio shows.
"Are we still under the moral law?"
Did Peter and Jesus walk on water back to the boat together? Did Jesus only fulfill some of the law? Are we still under the moral law? How do we live a godly life? What does "apart from the law, sin is dead" really mean?
Spiritual Gifts
What are your thoughts on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14? We are getting ready to meet with church leadership about this topic. What are your thoughts on Israel and the Gentiles given that we are under a new covenant?
Parable of the Talents? Mark of the Beast? Out of Fellowship?
Is the Parable of the Talents about tithing? What's the takeaway? I'm a men's group leader at my church, but I'm thinking about leaving. I'm frustrated! What should I do? What is the Mark of the Beast? Is it possible that a Christian can have it? I drink wine on the weekends and sometimes too much. I worry that I am out of fellowship with God and can't be used by Him.
The Impossible Teachings of Jesus - Part 2
Jesus knew you couldn't obey this.
Forget the warm, fuzzy interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus wasn't handing out self-improvement tips. He was delivering a death sentence!
Anger. Lust. Hypocrisy. One failure, and you're guilty. Heaven or hell. Life or death. Those are the stakes!
In this explosive message, Andrew Farley exposes the terrifying reality of God's perfect standard. You can't obey your way out. You can't pay your way out. And you certainly can't save yourself.
The law leaves you condemned. The cross offers your only escape. It's...
Yoga, Self-Defense, and Eternal Security
Can a Christian participate in yoga classes? What about self-defense? Can someone truly be saved without understanding eternal security? Do we have to present "once saved, always saved" when we share the gospel?
Reading the Bible with Grace Glasses
What important things do we learn from the Old Testament? How can we read it with New Testament glasses on? How does the new covenant help us interpret Scripture? The church we attend is teaching Calvinism. What should we do? Why does James tell people to "draw near to God" if believers are already one with Him?
Calvinism, Deity of Christ, and Agreeing to Disagree
Does the word "granted" in Philippians 1:29 lend support to Calvinism? When Jesus says authority was "given" to Him, does that challenge His deity? I'm currently homeless and not together with my wife or child. What am I doing wrong? What can I do differently? Who are those whose love grows cold in Matthew 24? Is this about loss of salvation?
Treasures, Heroism, and Easy Believism
What does "do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth" mean? If a Muslim man saved Christians from physical death, does that mean he's going to be in Heaven for it? Does this message of God's grace mean we're soft on sin? Is it easy believism? Why did you write this new book on the Sermon on the Mount?
Heart and Mind. Purpose and Meaning.
Do our hearts need renewal? What is the difference between the heart and the mind? I am facing a season of discouragement and need advice. I am desperately looking for purpose and meaning in life, and unfortunately, it has led me to some street evangelism and church decisions that I now regret.
Be perfect? Examine yourself? Sowing and reaping?
How do we best understand the Sermon on the Mount? Have we misinterpreted the instruction given about the Lord's Supper? What are your thoughts on medically-assisted death? Are we blessed by God if we make better decisions?
The Impossible Teachings of Jesus - Part 1
Have We Misunderstood Jesus for 2,000 Years?
What if Jesus never expected you to obey the Sermon on the Mount? Be perfect like God. Never lust. Never get angry. Give to everyone who asks. Impossible? Absolutely! And that was the point.
Have we spent 2,000 years watering down Jesus' words to make the impossible seem doable?
In this provocative message, Andrew Farley challenges one of Christianity's most cherished assumptions. Discover why Jesus raised the standard beyond human reach, why the cross changes everything, and why His most demanding sermon may actually point to the greatest...
"I've been rejected by churches!"
Why are some verses translated so differently in the NIV versus the King James Version? I'm 67 years old and have spent a lifetime struggling with homosexuality and rejection from churches. I just want to go to Heaven! Is it okay to go to a haunted penitentiary with evil spirits?
"Stop Trying to Fix Her"
I've been married for more than 50 years, and my wife and I don't get along. Her theology bothers me, and we argue. I escaped the Word of Faith movement, and now I'm confused about how to pray in a healthy way.
You Don't Have Two Natures!
Do we have a sinful nature? What is the flesh? I've heard God doesn't need us, but He wants us. Is that true? What does it mean to walk by the Spirit? How can we approach dating differently, knowing Christ is our life?
Church Discipline, Final Judgment, and Tithing
Jehovah's Witnesses keep coming to my house. Should I talk with them? Our pastor was involved in immorality and stepped down for a season. I'm not sure if I can trust him now. Was he gone long enough? I'm worried about the final judgment, because I haven't done anything good. Our pastor says we have to pay tithes to the home church (and not another church or ministry) in order to be blessed. Is that biblical?
Salvation, Guilt and Baptism
When I sin (lust, pornography, etc.), how do I distinguish guilt from God? Can anyone be saved? In the end, will everyone be saved? I was baptized as a child in a Catholic family. Should I consider being baptized again now that I'm born again?
Union Changes Everything!*
Why does the deity of Christ matter so much? How does union with Christ change our whole perspective? Can you talk about grace for salvation and grace after salvation? What does it mean to be complete in Christ? What is the gift of tongues? Are there two types of tongues?
*previously aired
The Great Exchange
Why are we living like Jesus never finished the job?
Is the Christian life really about more of Jesus and less of you? Not according to the Gospel! In this message, Andrew Farley reveals the breathtaking freedom of the New Covenant. Your old self was crucified, your sins forgiven, and your heart made new. God isn't trying to get rid of you. He's joined you to Christ forever! You're not an obstacle to His work. You're His child, His instrument, and His partner. Not all of Him and none of you. All of Him and all of...
We had kids out of wedlock. I still feel guilty!
Why did God allow Satan to deceive Adam and Eve? Why does 1 Timothy 2 seem to say women will be saved through childbearing? My wife and I had kids before we were married, and to this day I feel guilty. I feel like I failed my kids and failed in my marriage!
The Sin of Unbelief
What does death reigned from Adam until Moses mean? What is "the sin leading to death"? Why can't we pray for that one? Why did Jesus sometimes ask people not to spread the news about a miracle? What's going on in the Hebrews 6 warning? Is it for a believer or an unbeliever?
"I want to hear Jesus!"
I want to know the Bible better and be able to hear what Jesus is telling me about my life. Were Adam and Eve both guilty of disobeying God? What was the result? Can you explain 1 John 1:9 again? And what about repentance like we see in Revelation with the churches? Isn't repentance still biblical?
Sharing the Truth with Friends
How do you confront an unbelieving friend involved in habitual sin? I've been hunting for a job for a long time. What should I do? My friends reject my explanation of 1 John 1:9. Is there a way that I can explain it better?
"I've lost my family, my friends, everything!"
I was arrested and now nobody at my church will talk to me. I've lost my family, my friends, and everything! What can I do? I had a long-term affair, and now I struggle with the memories of it. What can I do?
Union Changes Everything!
Why does the deity of Christ matter so much? How does union with Christ change our whole perspective? Can you talk about grace for salvation and grace after salvation? What does it mean to be complete in Christ? What is the gift of tongues? Are there two types of tongues?
Jesus Said This Was Coming - Part 2
Did Jesus Really Give You His Glory?
Discussion Questions:
Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important? Read John 16:15. What are the 'all things" the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you? Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus' disciples? Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be "one"? And to be "in Us"? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God? Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory. Read John 17:22...Union Changes Everything!
Why does the deity of Christ matter so much? How does union with Christ change our whole perspective? Can you talk about grace for salvation and grace after salvation? What does it mean to be complete in Christ? What is the gift of tongues? Are there two types of tongues?
Say "No" to False Teaching!
Do the blessings and curses in Numbers 24 apply to us today? Is the Covid vaccine the Mark of the Beast? I've been talking to Jehovah's Witnesses, and now I'm confused. My best friend is trying to convince me to become Catholic.
Eternal Security: Once Saved, Always Saved?
How can we be "faithless" (2 Timothy 2:13) and still be saved? Is "once saved, always saved" actually true? Isn't salvation a contract? Do we have to keep up our end? Or are we really safe no matter what?
Anxiety, Forgiveness, and New Life
Will there be a third temple ushering in the end times? I pray all the time, trying to give God my anxiety, but I still feel stressed. Am I not trusting Him? Why didn't Adam just ask God to forgive him? Who was Melchizedek? Why is he important today?
How to Talk About Grace
Which of your books is best as an introduction to the message of grace? So many people love to debate theology, but how should I approach people with this message? What should we say to those who complain that we only talk about grace? Would you share your thoughts on being complete in Christ?
Did I Fake It? Love God More? Really Saved?
I was saved in 1984, but didn't hear about living under God's grace until the last six months. How did I get this far? I constantly feel like I need to love God more. And I wonder if my love for Him is "sincere" (Ephesians 6:24)! I was saved at a young age and sometimes doubt it was genuine. Maybe I only did it out of fear?
Holy Spirit, Women, and New Identity
What does Jesus say about the Holy Spirit in John 14? I love this ministry! What is the best focus for any church or ministry? Are women everywhere really supposed to remain silent in church? Where do we see "identity in Christ" clearly taught in the New Testament?
Jesus Said This Was Coming.
The Life You Were Always Meant To Have
What if the Christian life isn't about trying harder, producing more, or proving yourself to God? Jesus promised something far better: His life in you, forever. Discover the freedom of the new covenant, the security of knowing you'll never be abandoned, and the joy of bearing genuine spiritual fruit without religious striving. You don't need to manufacture growth or fake your fruit. Jesus is your life, and He knows how to live it through you!
Discussion Questions:
Read John 14:16. How does this verse speak to eternal...Prayer, Salvation, and Choices
Should we petition God in the courts of heaven? I've heard that, but I don't know what it means! We visited a church, and the pastor said we can be 98% sure of our salvation! What is Molinism? Is it somewhere between Calvinism and Arminianism? What are your thoughts on it?
Pre-Trib Rapture? Decision-Making? Finding God's Will?
Is Revelation 3:10 proof of a pre-tribulation rapture? I'm trying to seek God in everything and want to make sound decisions, especially about my future wife. But I'm not sure if I'm being deceived at times by the enemy. Can you help me with discernment?
The Secret to Mature Faith: Fuel Up!
What's the difference between faith and belief? Can we grow or mature in faith? How? I've learned about grace recently and have felt guilty looking outside my denomination. My kids are going to notice something different in me. Should I be honest and straightforward with them?
"I got in trouble at church!"
My Sunday school teacher disagreed with me about forgiveness and reported me to the pastor. Then he addressed it in his sermon in front of everyone! We're studying 1 John in our men's group, but most of the questions are about self-examination and self-improvement. Can you make sense of that? I'm a newer Christian, and I believe we live under grace. What should I expect the fruit-bearing to look like in my life?
Codependency, Peacekeeping and Christ as Life
I've been married for 13 years, but in many ways I've been hiding. I've been afraid to be myself. Not anymore! Are we saved by surrendering everything? What about taking up your cross daily and dying to self?
Tribulation, Tongues and Names for God
Why don't most Christians use the Hebrew names for God and Jesus? I like that you don't try to fit into a certain theological box! What is the tribulation and how long does it last? What is the gift of tongues? I was told to practice it, and now my family is upset because I don't.
Grace Anatomy: What If You're Not the Problem?
What If You're Not the Problem?
What if you're not your own worst enemy? In this message, Andrew explores your spiritual anatomy: spirit, soul, and body. Discover why your old self wasn't improved but replaced, why sinful thoughts and feelings don't define you, and how your soul can reflect the truth already planted within you. You are one spirit with the Lord, fully embraced by God, and righteous even while your mind is being renewed. You're not the problem.