The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley
Andrew Farley
Tribulation, Tongues and Names for God
Andrew FarleyEpisode · 56 min · October 4, 2026
About this episode
Why don't most Christians use the Hebrew names for God and Jesus? I like that you don't try to fit into a certain theological box! What is the tribulation and how long does it last? What is the gift of tongues? I was told to practice it, and now my family is upset because I don't.
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