The Grace Message on Oneplace.com
946 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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Do we really spend most of our days sinning?
December 04, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Do we really spend most of our days sinning? Does the finished work of Christ mean we can have guaranteed physical health? Should Christians tithe ten percent? Is God really wanting to break us or crush us into a fine powder like I’ve often heard? How does God’s grace speak into the most difficult issues we face in life?
What happens immediately after death?
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What happens immediately after death? Why does God allow such atrocities on Earth such as abortion, rape, murder etc.? Why would you tell people that suicide is a forgiven sin?
Are Christians still under part of the Law?
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Are Christians still under part of the Law? What about the Ten Commandments? Are we only forgiven for past sins? What about our future sins? What if we die with some unconfessed sins? Might we go to Hell?
The Vine and Branch
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Is the vine-branches relationship described in John 15 only for the Jews? Should believers expect to bear fruit? Do we have to ask God to forgive us of each sin? What does God’s discipline look like in our lives?
Enter the Sabbath Rest
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What does it mean to enter the Sabbath rest in Hebrews 4? Should we pray the Lord’s Prayer? Are we sinners, or saints, or both?
Thank God!
November 28, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 The Thanksgiving holiday is a beautiful reminder of reasons to be thankful. But our world is full of difficulty, grief, and loss, and circumstances can leave us feeling the opposite of grateful. How do we set our minds on things above and gain a fresh, positive perspective? In this message, I share ten reasons for giving thanks to God. From an indescribable gift to victory over sin to God reigning supreme,...
Do Christians ever need to repent?
November 27, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 I know we are forgiven, but do Christians ever need to repent? I’ve had suicidal thoughts, but God is reminding me of His love. If Christians are totally forgiven, are we still judged for our sins? What is the purpose of anointing with oil? What’s the difference between old covenant forgiveness and new covenant forgiveness?
Why do so many Christians get divorced?
November 26, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why do so many Christians get divorced? I’ve sinned a lot and struggle with bad thoughts. Does God still see me as a believer?
Easily Discouraged?
November 25, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 I get easily discouraged by all the bad news on TV and from my friends. What advice do you have? What happens to our souls when we die? If I’ve experienced divorce, am I now unfit for church leadership?
The Book of James
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What are your thoughts on the book of James and teaching on it? I am currently separated from my wife because of her drunkenness and violence. Am I making a sound decision? What happens after death? Why are our mortal bodies raised from the grave if we get new resurrection bodies anyway? What does 1 Thessalonians 4 tell us about that moment of transformation?
The Romans 7 Struggle
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Was the Romans 7 struggle before or after Paul’s salvation? What is righteousness from an Old versus New Testament perspective? What are your thoughts on getting closer to God? I tried worrying about rescuing my next door neighbor from drunkenness, but God just took care of it all!
Ministering to Others
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 I have a desire to get more involved in ministering to others. How can I? I heard a pastor teaching that believers need to keep the Sabbath. Is this true? Why were certain books left out of the Bible?
Can You Hear Me Now?
November 21, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Sometimes we get our wires crossed in understanding God’s grace. Maybe we think too much grace means too much sin. Or we might believe grace should be balanced with rules to help us say no’ to sin. In this message, I highlight the difference between following self-improvement and sin reduction methods versus trusting in the empowering, inspiring grace of God to live godly lives. Move past modern-day laws a...
Two People in a Field
November 20, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What’s your take on the Matthew 24 event with two people in a field and one taken away? Should we boycott certain songs or bands? Why does the Sermon on the Mount present conditional forgiveness from God? Which apostle first realized the Jewish temple practices were no longer needed? My kids are vaping. What should I do? Does the Bible talk about widows? What is the true and biblical gift of tongues?
Is 1 John 4 talking about loving the world?
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Is 1 John 4 talking about loving the world or the household of God? What Bible study tools can you recommend? What happens when you die? Is there soul sleep? What about people who’ve had a near-death experience and claim they saw Christians in Hell?
Is there a discrepancy between Joshua and Hebrews?
November 18, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Is there a discrepancy between Joshua and Hebrews in terms of God never forsaking us? Why does Paul tell Timothy that God is faithful even when we are faithless? My friend believes God is disciplining him with prison for 15 years. What are your thoughts? I love the Lord, study the Bible, and even write Christian songs. So why do I still struggle with lust?
“Father, forgive them for they know not what they do”?
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Who exactly was Jesus addressing when He said, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do? How can we continue to believe our new identity in the midst of moral failure? Are there still apostles today? Where do believers go when they die? Is there any waiting before they see God?
Why is the United States not mentioned in prophecy?
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why is the United States not mentioned in prophecy? I lost my son to suicide and I wonder: Where is he now? Will Christians have to give an account for every word and deed?
Marijuana & the Believer
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What are your thoughts on marijuana for recreational or medical use? Is it okay for Christian men to wear women’s clothing? Where do people go when they die? Is purgatory real?
Grace & Godliness – Part 3
November 14, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Many are infatuated with doing good deeds and avoiding sin. We hear motivational sermons about doing more and loving more. But is there no more to the Gospel than behavior improvement? In this message, I address the foundation for fruit-bearing in Titus 3. The foundation of grace frees you to be loving, gentle, and peaceable toward others even those you disagree with. You’ll discover fruitfulness is fun whe...
Matthew 24
November 13, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What’s your take on the Matthew 24 event with two people in a field and one taken away? Should we boycott certain songs or bands? Why does the Sermon on the Mount present conditional forgiveness from God? Which apostle first realized the Jewish temple practices were no longer needed? My kids are vaping. What should I do? Does the Bible talk about widows? What is the true and biblical gift of tongues?
Can you recommend a study Bible?
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Can you recommend a study Bible? Why are there verses about being blameless if we’re already blameless in Christ? Why did Jesus say in Mark 9 that people of His day would taste the kingdom? I struggle with sexual sin, so when I read 1 John and other passages about keeping His commands, I wonder if I’m even saved. Can you help me?
What does Romans 2 really mean in terms of judging other people?
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What does Romans 2 really mean in terms of judging other people? My pastor won’t let me substitute teach for him, and I’m not sure what to do. Do you have any thoughts? I’ve suffered a great deal this past year with my health and now with my husband abandoning me. Can you help me?
Does the Holy Spirit convict believers of sin?
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Does the Holy Spirit convict believers of sin? How does He treat us? Should a pastor be removed if his home life is not healthy? What does it mean to have an anointing? I have recently experienced divorce and financial loss. I’m wondering what to do with my anger.
The Fullness of God's Grace
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why don’t many churches clearly teach the fullness of God’s grace? Will Jesus return before, during, or after the tribulation? What is God’s will for my life? How should I approach decision-making?
Voodoo and divination
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 I grew up in Nigeria. What are your thoughts on voodoo and divination? Does James 3:1 mean pastors and teachers are judged more harshly by God? Does Matthew 7 say lawbreakers won’t enter the kingdom of God? Is the concept of free will biblical?
Grace & Godliness – Part 2
November 07, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 When we understand that grace leads to godliness, we can stop being afraid of too much grace. It’s the grace of God, not the law, that provides victory over sin and empowers godly living. But how then do we apply passages that talk about behavior and good works, like Titus 2? How do we ensure our eagerness for doing good doesn’t turn into legalism? In this message, I share what living under grace looks like ...
Obedience & Blessings
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Do different levels of obedience bring more blessings from God? What is walking by the flesh? Is it okay for a Christian to be political? What was the population like in the days of Noah?
Eternal Security
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Does your view of James 2 somehow contradict eternal security? Was the man who was disciplined in 1 Corinthians 5 still saved? Is it important to keep Jewish traditions as a believer? Should I attend a friend’s wedding if I disagree with her decision on whom to marry?
Did God curse Adam?
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Did God curse Adam or did he choose to live under condemnation? What does it mean that judgment begins at the house of God (1 Peter 4:17)? How do we interpret the parable of the talents? Can you be in the Spirit yet walk by the flesh?
Pressure-Free Prayer – Part 2
October 24, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Does prayer ever feel routine or inauthentic, like a laundry list of requests to get what we want? What happens when we only hear silence, and we’re left feeling alone and discouraged? Do we need to use different words or follow a different formula, or can we be in authentic communication with God? In this message, part 2 in my series "Pressure-Free Prayer," I share two powerful prayers from the book of Ephe...
What does “resist the Devil and he will flee” mean?
October 23, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What does resist the Devil and he will flee mean? When was hell created? Do people die prematurely? Why did Jesus say, the last will be first? When we die, do we go to heaven right away? Is Satan really the author of sin and death? My daughter is not sure what she believes anymore. Can you help? Am I going to hell for shooting people while in military service?
Does baptism save you?
October 22, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Does baptism save you? Why does Paul talk about a man who does not work but believes? Who is he addressing? How does Jesus’ discussion of the impure spirit in Matthew 12 relate to spiritual warfare for believers today? Do Christians need to keep the Sabbath?
It’s not my job to fix people
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 I am beginning to realize it’s not my job to fix people, and this is revolutionary! Can you comment? What does it mean to realize you’re righteous? How do we show respect for a government that we disagree with? Can you explain the Trinity?
Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised?
October 20, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised? Did God stop being involved in the affairs of humanity? Is it okay to preach from the Old and New Testaments at the same time?
Why did Jesus say “Get behind me, Satan” to Peter?
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why did Jesus say Get behind me, Satan to Peter? Why did the apostle Paul call himself the chief of sinners? What makes a healthy church congregation? Why did Jesus say not to turn back while in service to the kingdom?
Is there a second blessing?
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Is there a second blessing after salvation? Is the gift of tongues necessary evidence of salvation? Is Hebrews 10:26 a warning to believers about sinning too much? How should we view the Protestant Reformation? Calvinism? And what about Dispensationalism?
Pressure-Free Prayer
October 17, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Prayer is a mystery, and we all have moments of feeling like we don’t know how to pray. Should I be praying in tongues, praying in the Spirit, or using more spiritual words? Do I need to pray more often, be more demanding, or focus on listening and reflection? How do I know the right formula to follow? In this message, I share how you can be yourself and pray with confidence, knowing He hears you and celebra...
Can a believer lose their salvation?
October 16, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Can a believer lose their salvation? What does it mean that Jesus intercedes for us? Does not being under the law mean we no longer sin? What is the Luke 16 parable about? How can Paul say in Romans that Abraham never wavered? How do we approach anxiety from a grace perspective? I used to be a Jehovah’s Witness and now I’m saved- can I get baptized? Where do we actually see water baptism in the New Testament...
Why was a ram sacrificed in Genesis 22?
October 15, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Why was a ram (instead of a lamb) sacrificed in Genesis 22? Is once saved, always saved actually true? How is the sheep-and-goats account in Matthew 25 not works-based? Does the book of Numbers give us evidence for an age of accountability? What about people who seem to be believers but then abandon the faith? To what degree can we expect fruit and good works in our lives?
What amount of legalism actually prevents salvation?
October 14, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What amount of legalism actually prevents salvation? Where do we draw the line? Why does Colossians 2 talk about someone defrauding us? What does that mean? Can a believer walk away from their salvation? I experienced a divorce and since then have not felt God’s presence the way I used to. Have I lost my salvation?
What does “fallen from grace” mean?
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What does fallen from grace mean? Have any of the spiritual gifts ceased? Even though we’re totally forgiven forever by God, don’t we still need to apologize and get right with others? Is spiritual warfare mostly defensive or offensive?
Are we only positionally or judicially forgiven?
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 How do I break up with someone when it seems so hard? Are we only positionally or judicially forgiven? How do I experience true joy? Is once saved, always saved actually true?
Live Like Children
October 10, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Religion tells us we earn our place in God’s family through spiritual commitment and dedication. God’s examining our performance, so we better do our part. But what if we found our confidence in what God’s done, not what we do? In this message, I share the awe-inspiring truths of being God’s kid. It’s not about your lineage, your intellect, or your accomplishments. You have full access to Dad and can approac...
How were people in the Old Testament saved?
October 09, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 How were people in the Old Testament saved? How should I treat my daughter who is in a lifestyle I disagree with? Does Hebrews 6 mean I can lose my salvation? What do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Do we sustain our salvation by walking according to the Spirit?
Can politics be a distraction for the believer?
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Can politics be a distraction for the believer? What’s the solution? Is there one best translation or version of the Bible? What are your thoughts on eschatology? What is the meaning of Galatians 5 concerning those who practice sin not inheriting the kingdom? If I am divorced, can I get remarried?
Did I commit the unforgivable sin?
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Did I commit the unforgivable sin? My friend’s wife left him. How can I be helpful to him? Did some people believe the message but receive the Spirit later in Acts 8? Is there any record of how Mary, the mother of Jesus, died or went to heaven?
Why did Jesus tell the disciples about mansions in heaven?
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 My wife has fallen into addiction, and it’s unsafe for the children. I’m wondering where to go from here. Why did Jesus tell the disciples about mansions in heaven? Is the Old Testament law written on believers’ hearts? Should we be using 2 Chronicles 7:14 to explain tragedy and motivate Christians?
What do you think of the Christian film “God’s Not Dead”?
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What do you think of the Christian film God’s Not Dead? Why did Jesus say to ask God not to lead us into temptation? What does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? Should I learn to pray in tongues?
What does the mustard seed metaphor mean in Matthew 13?
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 What does the mustard seed metaphor mean in Matthew 13? Does God ever give up on us? How should we interpret Jesus’ conversation with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15? Did He like her persistence? Can women speak in church and serve in leadership?