Andrew Farley

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?

I lost my son to fentanyl, and my wife just died as well. I feel all alone, and I need help! What’s the difference between the Bible and the gospel?

A new law in Texas requires the Ten Commandments posted in every classroom. Is that what children need most? Does 1 Corinthians 8 mean we should walk on eggshells concerning the opinions of others about everything we do? Should churches be requiring membership and contracts?

What does spiritual warfare look like today in light of the finished work of Christ? Paul told the Corinthians they could eat meat sacrificed to idols, so why does Revelation 2 condemn it? How should we view Israel today given we are the Church (God‘s people)? My friend is making a big deal out of Psalm 82 and what she calls “the divine council of gods.” What is this chapter really about? My husband is narcissistic and financially abusive. Should I leave to try to save the marriage? Why does God talk to the church at Thyatira about destroying children? Who is He talking about?

Are you letting God lead you? Discussion Questions: How often do you think about the concept of letting God free you? React to this statement: God has freed me, so I can walk free! Which of the Scriptures on our freedom in Christ means the most to you? Why? React to this statement: God wants to strengthen me. Is that hard for you to believe without imagining Him getting you “out of the way”? Which of the Scriptures on God leading you means the most to you? 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?

Why does it seem like healing and miracles stopped? And what about demons today? How do we know Jesus is the Messiah? My brother isn’t sure about the Trinity. What can I do? What should we do when we sin? Ask God for forgiveness and then forget about it?

Is everyone in the Book of Life originally? If so, when and why are they taken out? My good friend has a six-year-old diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. How can I be an encouragement to her and her husband? I have a religious OCD, and I worry about overindulging in jazz, art, and audiobooks. Is that God warning me? What can I do to get free?

What is repentance? What kind of repentance is needed for salvation? Do we have to give a certain percentage to a church to please God? What will we remember (and forget) when we are in Heaven? Is that how we experience no sorrow? Do we have to confess each sin or ask forgiveness each time to be forgiven by God?

Why did Jesus call the Pharisees spiritually blind? What about people today? Who wrote the epistle of James? What are your thoughts on it? How do we know if we are the good soil described by Jesus? Fruit-bearing is a natural byproduct after salvation, but what actually saves a person?

Why are there so many denominations? How did they get started? Why does the apostle John tell us to not love the world if God loves the world? I feel overwhelming guilt for my past, and I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything! Are some sections of the Bible not of any benefit to us today?

I struggle with obsessive thoughts about my salvation and staying in God’s will. Is this God sending me a message? My 11-year-old went to a camp and was told that he is not saved, because he hasn’t been baptized in water. Can you help him? What is the true meaning of predestination? Can women speak in church and serve in leadership? Or should they be quiet in every church setting? *previously aired

Are you letting God comfort you? Discussion Questions: How often do you think about the concept of letting God comfort you? React to this statement: God has forgiven me, and I can agree with Him! Which of the Scriptures on God’s forgiveness means the most to you? Why? React to this statement: God comforts me. Is that easy for you to believe? Why or why not? Which of the Scriptures on God’s comfort means the most to you? Why? React to this statement: God has freed me, so I can truly live free! What choices could you make to fully enjoy the forgiveness, comfort, and freedom of God’s grace?

What is the Secret Book of James? Why isn’t it in the Bible? How do we reconcile being immediately with God upon death yet “the dead in Christ will rise first”? Does the Holy Spirit help us keep the Law? What is the difference between the Law and the Ten Commandments?

Did demons have relations with women and create giant babies? What’s the quickest way to get to know the gospel message in the Bible? How am I to interpret all of the violence in this world in light of God’s plan? I’m losing my joy about being generous toward my employees. What should I do?

What is dispensationalism? What do they believe about Israel and the church? What do you think about the so-called “lost teachings of Jesus”? Do Christians need to die to self daily? What does God think about all the war and conflict around the globe?