Work out your salvation with fear and trembling?

Do we need to confess each sin to be forgiven? What about James 5:16 and confessing to one another? How do we “work out our salvation” and why does Paul say “with fear and trembling”? Does God pre-select some people for salvation leaving others with no chance to believe?

“The book of James scares me!”

I’m struggling with doubt and fear. I have questions about James 2 and faith and works. When Jesus returns, is it to take us to Heaven or establish a new Earth? How do I stop being judgmental of others? Should I be talking to my husband about past sexual experiences with other men?

“Few are chosen”?

What does it mean to “fear the Lord”? How can I share the message of eternal security? What does “many are called, few are chosen” mean? Does our daily “practice” determine our salvation?

Life lost in Eden. Restored in Christ!

Where is the garden of Eden today? Why did Jesus say “no one is good except God”? My husband died, and I can’t seem to spend time with my son now. How was Scripture canonized? Why were certain books left out? I struggle with fear over my physical health and wonder what I can do. […]

Still Under the “Moral Law”? No!

How do we communicate with those who mix Law and Grace? How do you work through fear and anxiety? How does the love of God speak to our problems? Should we pray to the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit? Are we with God immediately upon death?

Not enough faith to be healed?

I want to understand the Bible better, but where should I start? Also, how do I find verses on a particular struggle? What do you think about “not having enough faith to be healed”? What are your thoughts on the death penalty? What does it mean to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling”? […]

12.26.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

How can I fight the fear that plagues me? Who do the ten virgins represent in Jesus’ parable? I know I should forgive my older sister, but I don’t know how. Can you help? Doesn’t total forgiveness contradict the judgment seat of Christ? If not, why not?

11.28.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

When I questioned some of the practices of a deliverance ministry, they said I was committing an unpardonable sin. Could this be true? Is Jesus the Son of God, or God Himself, or both? What does 2 Corinthians 7 mean by “defilement of flesh and spirit”? What are the roots of Calvinism and its view […]

06.29.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Can a real Christian still continue to struggle with fear even after being saved a long time? What about being perfected in love? Can Satan attack us in the night with bad dreams? Are there steps we can take to prevent this from ever happening again?

05.09.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Is the Rapture before or after the Tribulation? I live next to the mall where the Allen, TX shooting took place, and I’m struggling with fear. Can you help me? How should we interpret the word “might” in Romans 7? Is it a maybe? I’ve heard mixed messages about sexuality, sin, and Heaven. Can you […]

10.14.2022 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

When does concern become fear? Is it okay for believers to possess firearms for self defense? What does it really mean to walk by the Spirit? Should we really base our self-worth on God’s “opinion” of us? Are we free to participate in any of the events surrounding Halloween? Why or why not?

02.20.2022 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Do you think the Covid lockdowns have caused more spiritual warfare? How do I overcome my fear and anxiety? Will God ever allow us to experience more than we can bear? Can women be involved in ministry? Have I hardened my heart beyond repentance? How can my friend move on after her husband has left […]

The Fear of the Lord

We often hear things like “Christians need to fear God” and that we need to work out our salvation with “fear and trembling.” But what does it really mean to fear the Lord? This was Jeanette’s question when she called in to our radio program. In this short radio clip, I discuss the true meaning […]

04.21.2017 – Andrew Farley Live!

Is Jesus God, and did He ever call himself God? What are your thoughts on transubstantiation? What about the “fear of the Lord,” should we be fearful of God?