The Cross Worked Forward and Backward!

What is the new command in 1 John 2? What does the "darkness" refer to in that chapter? What are the two cups that Paul refers to in 1 Corinthians 10? Does God intervene in difficult family issues? What can I do?

What are the "former sins" in Romans 3:25 that God passed over? My ex-wife and I are reconciling, but her children are threatening to cut us both off. What should we do?

Did Peter and Jesus walk on water back to the boat together? Did Jesus only fulfill some of the law? Are we still under the moral law? How do we live a godly life? What does "apart from the law, sin is dead" really mean?

What are your thoughts on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14? We are getting ready to meet with church leadership about this topic. What are your thoughts on Israel and the Gentiles given that we are under a new covenant?

Is the Parable of the Talents about tithing? What's the takeaway? I'm a men's group leader at my church, but I'm thinking about leaving. I'm frustrated! What should I do? What is the Mark of the Beast? Is it possible that a Christian can have it? I drink wine on the weekends and sometimes too much. I worry that I am out of fellowship with God and can't be used by Him.

Jesus knew you couldn't obey this. Forget the warm, fuzzy interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus wasn't handing out self-improvement tips. He was delivering a death sentence! Anger. Lust. Hypocrisy. One failure, and you're guilty. Heaven or hell. Life or death. Those are the stakes! In this explosive message, Andrew Farley exposes the terrifying reality of God's perfect standard. You can't obey your way out. You can't pay your way out. And you certainly can't save yourself. The law leaves you condemned. The cross offers your only escape. It's grace or nothing! Discussion Questions: How do we best understand the Beatitudes? How do they relate to this Sermon as a whole? Read Matthew 5:17. Did Jesus come to abolish or fulfill the Law? Why does this matter when it comes to explaining God's grace? Read Matthew 5:19. Are we annulling the Law or saying it's been fulfilled? How many people keep the Law? So, how many will be called great in heaven because of their law-keeping? Read Matthew 5:20. How does this verse refute those who think the Sermon on the Mount is addressing principles for Christian growth? Think in terms of the requirement and the consequence. What are the two instances where Jesus says "you have heard"? Where have they heard? What does Jesus do with what they've heard? Why? Read Matthew 5:29-30. Is Jesus merely exaggerating to tell Christians to "try your best to resist sin"? How do the two mentions of "hell" help us understand his true intent? How does The Sermon on the Mount Quiz make you feel? Why is that a good thing? What do you think most people do with the Sermon on the Mount to try to survive it? What should we do instead?

Can a Christian participate in yoga classes? What about self-defense? Can someone truly be saved without understanding eternal security? Do we have to present "once saved, always saved" when we share the gospel?

What important things do we learn from the Old Testament? How can we read it with New Testament glasses on? How does the new covenant help us interpret Scripture? The church we attend is teaching Calvinism. What should we do? Why does James tell people to "draw near to God" if believers are already one with Him?

Does the word "granted" in Philippians 1:29 lend support to Calvinism? When Jesus says authority was "given" to Him, does that challenge His deity? I'm currently homeless and not together with my wife or child. What am I doing wrong? What can I do differently? Who are those whose love grows cold in Matthew 24? Is this about loss of salvation?

What does "do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth" mean? If a Muslim man saved Christians from physical death, does that mean he's going to be in Heaven for it? Does this message of God's grace mean we're soft on sin? Is it easy believism? Why did you write this new book on the Sermon on the Mount?