How do we define sin without the Law?

Did Demas lose his salvation because he loved the world? I struggle with a sin consciousness and often doubt my salvation. Can you help? Our Bible study group is studying Romans, and I’m wondering how to teach law and grace, especially when it comes to how we define sin today?

Does forgiveness mean no confrontation?

Are we immediately with Jesus after we die? When do you forgive and when do you confront someone who hurt you? Why does it seem like there’s a contradiction between Romans and James about when Abraham was justified? I am experiencing anxiety and poor physical health. Can you help me?

Salvation for anyone? But the Bible says “predestined”!

I reported my friend because of the way they treat their granddaughter. I don’t know if I did the right thing. What is your viewpoint on Easter given its pagan roots? How can salvation be available for everyone if the Bible actually uses the word “predestined”? And what about “many are called but few are […]

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”? […]

12.31.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Do unbelievers suffer forever in Hell? Or might there be an end to their suffering? Do we receive the Holy Spirit through water baptism? Does Acts 2:38 mean that water baptism is the key to salvation? In Acts 21, God warns Paul about going up to Jerusalem. Does that mean Paul was disobedient in going? […]

11.27.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Does Psalm 146:4 support the idea of “soul sleep“ when we die? What does Romans mean by “make no provision for the flesh”? Psalm 139 says God has ordained our days, so does that mean everything is set? Where do choices come in if that is true? Romans and Corinthians both talk about not offending […]

11.01.2023 – The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

Why does Romans say “all of Israel will be saved”? How can we properly understand the “grafting in“ and “cutting off” in Romans 11? What is the “reward“ and “loss” in 1 Corinthians 3? I struggle with depression, and I have a hard time finding joy in my life. Can you help?

I Am New – Part 1

This is the first message in Andrew’s series titled “I Am New” (Romans 5-6).