The Grace Message on Oneplace.com
932 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsThe 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.
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Knowing the will of God
June 11, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesHow can I know I've done the will of the Father? Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? Why are there so many different religious messages out there? What is the difference between having a choice and having free will? When does the New Testament begin? What is the gospel of the kingdom? Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch Him? Why does Israel have so many come against it in the end times? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Is God all-knowing?
June 10, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy does God seem to say "I never saw it coming" in Jeremiah 19 if He is all-knowing? If the meek inherit the Earth, then who goes to Heaven? I struggle with scrupulosity, and I'm constantly second-guessing myself. How should we view the millennium in Revelation? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Will everyone inherit the Kingdom of God?
June 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIf all sins are forgiven, why won't everyone inherit the kingdom of God? How can I live in such a way that others see the hope within me? How can you tell the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Is there a second chance after death?
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIs there a second chance to believe the Gospel after death? If our sins are forgiven, why do believers even show up at the Final Judgment? Do we give an account? My friend tells me that he never commits any sins. Is sinless perfection even possible? If we appear at the Final Judgment, then why did Jesus say we "do not come into judgment" in John 5:24? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Why does Jesus make salvation seem so difficult in Luke 14?
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
The Normal Christian Life
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIs 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Why Did Jesus Die?
June 05, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutesIt 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 o...
Is water baptism a requirement for salvation?
June 04, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesIs 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Can you leave God?
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesGod 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Thoughts on the "gap theory"
June 02, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Paul's rebuke of Peter
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWas 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Eternally Secure
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Why does Jesus invite us to carry His cross?
May 30, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Protect! Guarding the Church from Falsehood
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutesBelievers 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...
How do I deal with ongoing anxiety?
May 28, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutesHow 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Is predestination Biblical?
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesIs predestination Biblical? What are the spiritual blessings mentioned in Ephesians? What did Jesus mean about those who don’t abide in Him being burned? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
When was Jesus crucified?
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesWas Jesus crucified on Friday or maybe earlier? Were there possibly two Sabbath days that week? How would I know if my name is written in the Book of Life? What is election? What kind of healing does Isaiah 53 describe? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Work out your salvation
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesWhat does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? If we are saved once for all, why does Hebrews 10:26 say there’s no sacrifice left for some people? Why is 1 John 5:7 translated differently in some versions? How is the new covenant a promise that God made to Himself? How do we benefit? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
What is the great commission?
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesWhat is the great commission? How should we view evangelism? What is the gift of righteousness in Romans 5:17? What version(s) of the Bible are good for study? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Romans 7 and Paul
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesHow do we know that Paul is actually referring to himself in Romans 7? Do the removed branches in Romans 11 refer to loss of salvation? Wouldn't more people be saved if they understand they are under the control of sin? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Born Twice: Jesus Teaches the Teacher!
May 22, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutesThe term born again is pervasive in our culture, but do we really understand what it means? Some believe it’s about water baptism, church attendance, or maybe Bible knowledge. Even Nicodemus, a religious scholar we read about in John 3:1-21, was confused. As Jesus explains to Nicodemus, being born again is about salvation a choice to move from death to life. In this message, you’ll learn the invitation to eternal life is for anyone and everyone. It’s easy and light, and it’s as simple as tur...
Are there levels in Heaven?
May 21, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutesAm I defiling my body if I drink alcohol? Are there levels in Heaven? My girlfriend believes she can't be healed because she is with me. Does God put conditions on healing? On His forgiveness? How should we understand the Parable of the Talents? Have I gone overboard in grace? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
How do we teach the Old Testament?
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesIf all Scripture is useful for teaching, then how should we teach the Old Testament today? Will we see our pets again in Heaven? Do we go to Heaven immediately or during the rapture? Can the seal of the Holy Spirit be broken? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesHow did Peter know what Moses and Elijah looked like at the transfiguration? How were the Corinthians taking the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner? What does it mean to present your members to sin or to God? Will we see our pets again in Heaven? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Fruitless branches?
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesAre people who believe everything is predetermined really saved? Are there branches in Jesus that produce no fruit? How can we share the Gospel message with our son who has autism? I struggle with doubt and wonder if I’m really saved. Can you help me? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
New Testament Giving
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesCan you still tithe from the heart? Are there two types of forgiveness from God - positional and relational? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Sanctified?
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesHow do we apply 1 Thessalonians 4:12 if we are already sanctified? I need some relief from the stress on me. Do you have any thoughts? How do you remain solely focused on God's grace? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
God Delights in You!
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutesOn Mother’s Day, Bible passages like Proverbs 31 are often presented as a description of the ideal woman or Christian. It’s offered as a high standard that can leave us feeling like we don’t measure up. But God doesn’t need you to aspire to be something or someone you’re not. He’s absolutely pleased with you and likes everything about you! No matter what roles you play in this life, there’s no benchmark to meet as a believer. God is dancing over you and delighting in who you are. Check out ...
Politics and the Christian
May 14, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutesHow involved should we be in politics? Is God more likely to answer a prayer with "yes" if more people pray? Why are we taught to ask for forgiveness if "it is finished"? How do I get rid of bad thoughts? Can you talk about guilt, shame, and anxiety? What about the Lord's Prayer- shouldn't we pray it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Cast Your Cares
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesWhat does it mean to cast your cares upon the Lord? Why did John write not to add to the book of Revelation? What about prophecy today? What does it mean to abide in Christ? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Are believer's children saved?
May 12, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy aren't the children of believers already saved? What does the word "rod" mean? How should we discipline our children under grace? Am I truly saved? Does God require church membership? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Why does Paul quote the Old Testament law in Ephesians 6?
May 11, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy does Paul quote the Old Testament law in Ephesians 6? Is water baptism required for salvation? Why is the word LORD in all caps in some passages? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Which sins are forgiven?
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy does Romans 3:25 seem to communicate that only sins of the past are forgiven? What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh? How can I overcome the burden I feel from watching so much bad news on television? Why does Psalm 23 say God prepares a table for us before our enemies? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
The Grace of God
May 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow did you first come to know the grace of God? If Jesus didn’t abolish the Law, shouldn’t we still follow it? Why does Jesus seem so different in the book of Revelation? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Saved! Now What?
May 08, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutesAfter salvation, it’s normal to wonder what comes next. We want to grow, and we’re often taught that growth comes from seeking more: more righteousness, more forgiveness, more sanctification. We’re told as we do our part, we become more pleasing to God. But what if growing in your faith isn’t about doing or seeking more? What if the pressure’s off, and you already have everything you need for life and godliness? In this message, I share what spiritual growth looks like in the life of a beli...
Power of Sin vs. The Flesh
May 07, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesHow do we distinguish Satan, the power of sin, and the flesh? Why did God create the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? How does a loving God allow evil in the world? What does the parable of the shrewd manager mean in Luke 16? Can God be referred to as a she? Does Psalm 103 mean God heals every physical ailment for believers? Is there really only one way to the Father- Jesus? What is the definition of wisdom? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/...
Rewards in Heaven
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is the truth about rewards in Heaven? Do we really need to submit to the government even if it means sinning? Why did Jesus ask, "Why do you call Me good?" What about those who turn their backs on Christ after being saved? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Romans 9 and Predestination
May 05, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is Paul really trying to say in Romans 9? Whom does the Holy Spirit convict? Is 1 John 1:9 written to the believer? Who is being warned in Hebrews 10:26? Are we both sinner and saint at the same time? Are we each getting a mansion in heaven? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Two Spiritual Natures?
May 04, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesDoes Colossians 3 imply that we have two spiritual natures? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Is the warning in Hebrews 6 addressing believers or unbelievers? What do the talents represent in Matthew 25? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
When did the New Covenant begin?
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen did the new covenant begin? Why is it so important to understand this? Why does Jesus speak of Himself in third person and then change to first person later in His prayer in John 17? What is the prayer about? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
What is Psalm 23 really about?
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is Psalm 23 really about? Should I memorize it and pray it to God? How do I navigate healthy boundaries with my family while still communicating love to them? What does it mean to have "done everything" and to "stand" in Ephesians 6? Why does Jesus tell His disciples they are clean because of His word? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Grace Outside the Gate
May 01, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesFor thousands of years, people have sought God’s favor through sacrifice, rituals, and religious traditions. But in Hebrews 13, we’re encouraged to let go of the past to focus on a new, radical way of living: by God’s grace. In this message, you’ll receive your invitation to break free from popular religion and to take hold of something beautiful and life-giving. When you go outside the camp and embrace God’s abundant grace, you find strength, sustenance, and a brand new perspective on diffic...
Grace for substance abuse
April 30, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow do you approach substance abuse and addiction from a grace perspective? Is there an age of accountability? In Jude, what does it mean to use God's grace for licentiousness? Is it okay to sin knowing I'm going to Heaven? How do I overcome doubts about my salvation? Is street preaching effective? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
What is fellowship?
April 29, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is fellowship? Do we grow in fellowship? Who will receive the punishment mentioned in Luke 12:46-48? Why are believers judged if our sins are forgiven? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Sanctified
April 28, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy do some translations of Hebrews 10:14 say "being sanctified" while others say "are sanctified"? Is God directing Putin? How should we view war, violence, and tragedy? What if Jesus had never died for us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Should unbelievers take the Lord's Supper?
April 27, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesShould unbelievers take the Lord's Supper? What about children? What is God's discipline? Is God "breaking" us? What is intercession? Isn't Jesus interceding to show us how to grow in God's grace? Why does James 5:16 say we should confess our sins to one another? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Why is Jesus interceding for us?
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy is Jesus interceding for us? Was Jesus fully God when He lived on Earth? What about the cavemen? How do they fit in with the Creation account? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Motivation to Stop Sinning
April 25, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat's the healthy motivation for not sinning? What name (Jesus' name or the whole Trinity) should we be water-baptized with? How do we defend the empty tomb of Jesus? Where were the large number of guards on resurrection morning? Do healings still take place today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
Resurrection – His and Yours!
April 24, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutesWe find forgiveness and peace with God through Christ’s death on the cross. But there’s more to the Gospel than believing Jesus died for your sins. You can’t be born again without the resurrection! Jesus rising out of that tomb demonstrates God’s power and victory over death. And yet it also carries a personal meaning for each of us. In this message, we’ll learn why the resurrection is essential to being saved, enjoying rightness with God, and moving past the fear of death. You’ll see why b...
What did Jesus mean about not looking back in Luke 9:62?
April 23, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesIf salvation is easy, what did Jesus mean about not looking back in Luke 9:62? Where do sinful thoughts come from? What is the origin of Catholic rituals? My daughters were saved but now seem uninterested. What should I conclude? What are we supposed to learn from experiencing suffering? Does water baptism "complete" your salvation? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29