Andrew Farley

Does the Parable of the Soils teach loss of salvation? How can I respond to someone who is always bossing and lecturing me? I want to evangelize on the streets for the rest of my life! Why do I always feel like I’m walking on eggshells with God? I want to launch a fitness program online, but my friends say I need to “do more.” What are your thoughts?

Do you suffer from OBS (Older Brother Syndrome)? Discussion Questions: What does this parable teach us about the empty promises of sin? What motivated the prodigal son to want to go home? Have you found yourself preparing a script to grovel before God? Why? What does the father’s reaction say about our Father? What does it say that the father went into FULL “party mode”? Do you ever suffer from OBS (Older Brother Syndrome)? What’s the remedy? React to this statement: “You have always been with me, all that is mine is yours.”

Is “once saved, always saved” really true? How can we know for sure? Why did Jesus say to be “as wise as serpents”? I hate snakes! I was saved decades ago, but have backslid so much. Now, I’m afraid I might be “out”!

Why do we see so many off-base teachings in churches today? Are there different levels in Heaven? I have an opportunity to get remarried to an unbeliever. Should I? Can you explain sanctification more clearly?

Explain the blessing through Abraham in Genesis 12. Is that only about Jewish believers or all believers? Why does Paul quote one of the Ten Commandments (in Ephesians 6) if we are not under the Law? How do we identify lies we’re believing and replace them with the truth? What did Jesus mean when He said the thief comes to steal, but that He came to give us life?

Doesn’t a balance of law and grace make sense? If we all have the Holy Spirit, why are there so many disagreements among Christians? What do you say to people who claim you’re teaching “cheap grace”?

Could you please comment on the doxology in Romans 11? Where can I find the 10 Commandments? What purpose do they serve for the Christian? I tried to get healed but wasn’t. Is that my fault? Someone told me Jesus is only the Savior of the Jews. What should I tell him? It bothers me that more churches don’t talk about Israel. What are your thoughts? I just heard a pastor say tongues is for every believer and a sign of salvation. Is there any truth to that?

What if God loves you just as much as Jesus? Discussion Questions: React to this statement: You are not of this world! What does sanctified mean? How do people try to be sanctified? What really sanctifies? What level of oneness did Jesus pray for? What evidence do you see of this in the passage? React to this statement: The Father loves you just as much as He loves Jesus. Read verse 24. What does it mean to be with Jesus where He is? How does knowing your oneness lead to a healthier view of dependence? What is the biggest takeaway for you from this message?

Matthew 7 really scares me! To whom does Jesus say, “Depart from Me”? Right now, I’m being slandered. And the person doing it is a believer! How does God view this injustice? If God hardened Pharaoh’s heart long ago, then does He harden people’s hearts today so they can’t believe?

Can you explain “in the flesh”? What about “in the Spirit”? And then please explain “walking” and “setting the mind.” My friend says he believes in God but not in Jesus. What should I say next? What is your best advice on evangelism, sharing the gospel with all kinds of people?

I listened to false teaching for a while, and now I feel confused and condemned. I don’t want to follow the wrong Jesus! My friend told me that we shouldn’t use common sense, only godly wisdom. Is there really a competition between those two?

What is the punishment mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10? How does it relate to “taking every thought captive”? What is the “courts of Heaven” teaching? Which verses say the Trinity never had a beginning? I’m trying to figure out if I was truly saved long ago. Also, I made a deal with God to give up my salvation in exchange for physical relief from pain. I wonder if I ruined my eternity!

My pastor seems to only preach from the Old Testament. What can I do? What does it mean to “take every thought captive”? Can you give a practical example?

I continue to struggle with pornography. What can I do differently? Did Enoch and Elijah get a special death-free experience from God? I know I’m saved, but for some reason I still get the doubting thoughts. Where is that coming from? Is it okay that I was saved without anyone else present? Are the Canaanites descendants of Cain? How would they be alive after the flood? Can you explain sanctification, holiness, and perfection (completeness) in Christ?

Are you letting God shine in you? Discussion Questions: Which of the Scriptures on God leading you means the most to you? Why? Which of the three obstacles mentioned do you struggle with most? Why? React to this statement: God is always leading me, and I can simple “let” Him. How does knowing the Holy Spirit is “good” affect our choice to let Him lead? React to this statement: Christ is my life. What does that mean to you? Romans and 2 Corinthians both say God gives life to our mortal bodies. Notice the word “mortal” which means now. What does that mean to you on a practical level? How is living from God different from only living for God? What is one big thing you’ve learned from this “Let God” series? Verses used: Ps 32:8, Prov 3:5-6, Rom 8:14, Prov 16:9, Ps 37:23, Ps 143:10, Rom 5:10, Jn 14:19-20, Jn 6:57, Phil 1:21, Rom 8:11, 2 Cor 4:11, Col 3:4, 2 Cor 4:6.

Do we need to convict people of their sin? How do we best share the gospel? Are there examples in Scripture? What is a “carnal Christian”? Is that some sort of identity that we should give believers at times? Why do some people call themselves “red letter Christians”? Do they really only follow the teachings of Jesus and avoid Paul and the other apostles?

Does God have a sense of humor? Is there any proof? I feel like I’m always doing wrong, and I can’t ever recover the promise God made to me. I need His rescue, but I don’t know how to get it! How can I know the difference between my own brain or conscience and the Spirit of God in me?

I heard they changed the name from “Yeshua” to “Jesus” later. Shouldn’t we be calling Him “Yeshua”? Do we need to plead the blood of Jesus? What does that even mean? Are the Jews or the Romans responsible for the death of Jesus? Are we God‘s chosen people now?