What about those who’ve never heard the Gospel? What about those who’ve never even seen a Bible? How can they come to know God? This was Brian’s question when he called in to our radio program. In this short video clip, I share a few thoughts on what is often called “general revelation” and “special revelation.” I hope this serves to bolster your confidence in the Gospel message and our Savior’s promise that whoever seeks Him will find Him. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprof...
Nov 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 215
The apostle Paul experienced physical “weakness” of some kind, because of what he called a “thorn in the flesh.” There are many theories about this thorn: Was Paul possessed by a demon? Was it an annoying person in Paul’s life? Was it a physical infirmity Paul suffered? Was it simply persecution in general? We can’t know for certain exactly what type of suffering Paul went through in regard to this thorn, but we can rule out demon possession. In this short video clip, I explain why and – just fo...
Nov 21, 2024•6 min•Ep. 214
The well-known chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13 is recited at weddings and held up as a model for relationships. Being patient, kind, bearing all things, keeping no record of wrongs, never failing… As the list goes on, you might wonder if it’s a realistic expectation for you or anyone else! In this short episode I unpack this beautiful passage and share why it’s actually not a standard we should try to live up to through effort. In fact, it’s not about achieving anything! No, it’s about receivi...
Nov 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 213
Helen heard a song on a Christian radio station that got her worried about abusing God’s grace. What does it mean to abuse His grace? And what’s the solution? Less grace? Balance grace with something else? Or even more grace? In this short episode, I address Helen’s fear and talk about the important difference between mercy and grace. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us continue sh...
Nov 07, 2024•11 min•Ep. 212
Cedric is the son of a Pentecostal minister. He grew up praying the Lord’s Prayer in church. But he noticed the prayer says “Forgive us our sins for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.” Jesus even goes on to say, “If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” This worried Cedric. He wondered whether or not he was fully forgiven or if he needed to recite the prayer every night before bed to get more forgiven. Even more, he wondered if he could lose hi...
Oct 31, 2024•15 min•Ep. 211
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Many interpret these famous words from Philippians 4 to mean that with enough faith, you can move mountains or conquer any obstacle. But what happens when your circumstances don’t change? Just like from Job’s friends, you might hear that it’s your fault, maybe for not believing hard enough. In this short clip, I unpack the true meaning of the well-known Philippians 4 passage. Listen now for a powerful reminder of how to find strength and comf...
Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Ep. 210
Anyone who has read the Bible has seen these promises from God: He won’t forsake you. No one can snatch you out of His hand. Nothing separates you from His love. He will never leave you. But can you leave Him? Can you walk away from God forever? In this short video clip, I address this important question! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace w...
Oct 17, 2024•9 min•Ep. 209
Hearing from God. Being led by the Spirit. Following Jesus. We hear these expressions all the time, but what do they really mean? How are we led? What’s our role? What should we expect? These were Kat’s questions, and in this short video clip I share my thoughts with her. Along the way, I even recount a memorable moment from “Dancing with the Stars.” This is one you don’t want to miss! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possi...
Oct 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 208
In Matthew 5, Jesus presents us with challenging teachings that may leave us wondering if anyone can live up to them. From loving our enemies to cutting off body parts to being perfect like God, His words can seem extreme and perplexing. But what is the true intention behind these radical teachings? Join me in this enlightening video clip as we dive into the broader context of the Sermon on the Mount. Together, we’ll challenge the notion of simply trying our best and uncover the deeper purpose b...
Oct 03, 2024•13 min•Ep. 207
When Diane thought about loving others as Jesus loves her, it seemed so impossible! In fact, it seemed no more possible than living under the old covenant law. So Diane called in to ask about loving other people and how it really works- without pressure and guilt- under God’s grace. In this episode, I share my thoughts and highlight an important distinction between the old and the new perspective on love. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these...
Sep 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 206
Do you need to wake up every day and try to put off your old self? Put off who you were? Or has that already been done? Ephesians 4 says, “you have heard Him and have been taught in Him…[to] lay aside the old self… and [to] put on the new self.” Here, the verbs are “neutral” or timeless (called infinitives), so you read the context to discover what time they refer to. Clearly, Paul is saying that in first hearing the Gospel they “have heard” and “have been taught” (past tense) to put off the old...
Sep 19, 2024•10 min•Ep. 205
Have you ever wondered how to truly walk by the Spirit? In a world filled with self-help techniques and strategies, it’s rare to hear about the transformative power that comes from letting Jesus be the only reason for your good behavior. There’s a mysterious and miraculous life that awaits you when you choose to depend on Jesus. Instead of relying on self-improvement and principles for living, you can experience true freedom and bear genuine fruit inspired by God’s love. Check out this thought-p...
Sep 12, 2024•13 min•Ep. 204
Isaac became a born-again believer at an early age. But that was a long time ago. He grew up feeling his faith every day. In school, he stood up for the Gospel and was even bullied for it. But today Isaac feels very little at times, sometimes nothing at all. “Where did my faith go? Have I lost it?” These were the questions on Isaac’s mind when he called in. In this short video clip, I address his concerns and offer him real hope. If you experience times in life when you feel nothing and begin to...
Sep 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 203
Romans describes a group of people and says “God gave them over to a reprobate mind” (Romans 1:28, KJV). Maria called in to ask about this “reprobate mind” and whether believers might be given over to it. She was also wondering what it means to “have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace with the world ...
Aug 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 202
Contrary to the notion that God only loves those He pre-selects, the New Testament declares that God’s love is for the whole world. He longs for anyone and everyone to experience salvation, desiring for none to perish and all to believe. But what about the existence of Hell? If He’s loving, why would God allow some people to experience punishment and separation from Him? Don’t miss this episode that will transform your understanding of God’s immeasurable love. Watch now and be inspired by His ge...
Aug 22, 2024•10 min•Ep. 201
George struggles with sin every day. So, naturally he started to wonder if God even hears his prayers or if he has lost fellowship. And what about those who teach that we believers go in and out of fellowship with God? Well, do we ever fall out of fellowship? If not, aren’t there still earthly consequences for sin? Get solid and liberating Biblical answers in this episode! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friend...
Aug 15, 2024•11 min•Ep. 200
James 1:12 says we will receive “the crown of life.” What is the crown of life? Are there other crowns? Will only some believers receive them? These were Jeff’s questions when he called in to our radio program. In this episode, I share my thoughts with Jeff. Enjoy! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace with the world here: https://andrewfarley....
Aug 08, 2024•7 min•Ep. 199
We all want to grow but may find ourselves unsure of where to start. The popular approach revolves around a performance-based, carrot-and-stick mindset. We’re told to follow a checklist of activities, die to self, strive to hunger and thirst for more of God, and keep short accounts with Him along the way. It can feel like an impossible cycle of trying to get closer to God. But here’s the good news: We can continue in Christ just as we got started in Him. And God has already given us everything w...
Aug 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 198
We live under a new covenant that carries all kinds of beautiful implications for our new life in Christ. Still, many believers are not aware of the differences between the old and the new. Greg called in to our radio program to ask if I would highlight the important differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. In this episode, I share my thoughts. Enjoy! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends li...
Jul 25, 2024•8 min•Ep. 197
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) What does it mean to “present yourself approved to God”? What should some false teachers be ashamed of? How do we accurately handle God’s Word? These were Brad’s questions about 2 Timothy 2. And in this episode, I address Brad’s concerns. I hope this is clarifying and encouraging to you as you study the truth and rely on God’s approval of you! We ...
Jul 18, 2024•9 min•Ep. 196
Part of the great news of the Gospel is that believers in Christ have moved from death to life. We are now dead to sin and alive to God! But this can lead to some interesting questions: • If we were spiritually dead as a lost person, what part of us died at salvation? • If we died, how are we alive now? • Do we have a human spirit that is distinct from God’s Spirit? In this episode, I share the incredible realities of what happened to your spirit (and nature) at salvation and how receiving the H...
Jul 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 195
If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. (2 Peter 2:20) Worse off at the end? What does this mean? Who is Peter talking about here? Michael called in with concern about the context of this difficult verse. He wondered if it means we believers can end up losing our salvation. Check out this episode where I share my thoughts on this cont...
Jul 04, 2024•9 min•Ep. 194
Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may turn out well for you, and that you may live long on the earth. (Ephesians 6:2-3) Here Paul quotes from the Old Testament Law, instructing the Ephesian children to honor their parents. Why does Paul use the Law? Does this mean that we Christians are still under the moral Law today? This was Jamal’s question when he called in to our program. In this episode, I share the truth about the commonly held idea ...
Jun 27, 2024•14 min•Ep. 193
As a believer in Christ, you’re a new creation. But let’s be honest, there are times when you might not feel so new, especially when you find yourself giving in to temptation. Perhaps you’ve been wrestling with anger, jealousy, or lustful thoughts, and it’s left you questioning if you’re still in bondage to sin, trapped in the clutches of your old self. But here’s the incredible news of the Gospel: You truly are new! In this short video clip, I address a caller’s struggle and reveal the key to t...
Jun 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 192
Are you grappling with major decisions and feeling uncertain about what God wants you to do? I recently had a caller who shared her fear of following her desires and sought guidance on discerning God’s will. There are plenty of misconceptions about God’s leading, including the damaging belief that you can’t trust your own desires or that God has secret instructions for those who obey Him or search hard enough for His will. In this must-listen episode, I challenge these unhealthy views of God’s g...
Jun 13, 2024•11 min•Ep. 191
Tim is a seminary student, and he’s been learning about predestination in his courses lately. In particular, he’s been studying Romans 9 where it talks about God hardening hearts. So does God harden people’s hearts today? Does God pre-arrange who can respond to the Gospel and who can’t? These were Tim’s questions when he called in to our program. In this episode, I share what’s really going on in Romans 9 and what the hardening of hearts actually means for you and me. We hope you enjoyed this ep...
Jun 06, 2024•9 min•Ep. 190
“It is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me.” (Romans 7:17) “It is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.” (Romans 7:20) No longer I who do it? So, is it out of my control? Is it not my responsibility? What do these statements in Romans 7 really mean? This was Chris’ question when he called in to our radio program. In this episode, I share my thoughts on this challenging passage and the life-transforming truth we can take away from it. Enjoy! We hope ...
May 30, 2024•7 min•Ep. 189
Are you ready to challenge conventional beliefs about your nature as a Christian? It’s time to dive deep into the provocative question of whether you’re truly good. “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.” This statement by Jesus in Mark 10 has been used to tell believers they’re bad, not good. But is that really what Jesus meant? In this episode, I unpack why it’s absolute nonsense to say Christians are still bad after being born again. The truth of the Gospel is far more ins...
May 23, 2024•9 min•Ep. 188
Kat has struggled with panic attacks and loneliness lately and wants to feel God’s presence. She called in to ask about what to expect. Should we expect a feeling of God’s presence in our lives? If not a feeling, then what exactly? In this episode, I share the truth about our union with Jesus and the many emotions we may (or may not!) feel. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us conti...
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 187
Dan called the radio program recently to ask about assurance of salvation. Does a prayer of salvation require certain words or need to follow a specific formula? What if we don’t “feel” it? What if we change our minds? In this episode, I share how you can know your salvation is secure and permanent! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you. You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace with th...
May 09, 2024•7 min•Ep. 186
