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Wed, Sep 08, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Church
bride, christians, church, desiring god, fellowship, gods plan, local church, rejoice

The Church: Don’t Give Up on God’s Plan

Church I tire of the incessant church-bashing and endless tales of people disillusioned with their churches. Yes, Christians can be jerks, and we’ve all had rough times in churches, largely because they consist of people too much like us: sinner-jerks in need of grace and truth and growth.

The problem is, Jesus calls the church his bride. He died for her, and says that ultimately the gates of hell won’t prevail against her. So if you give up on the church, you give up on God’s plan.

Fri, Sep 03, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Church
answers, church, questions, videos, watch

Why should the local church be important to us? (video)

In this six minute clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why should the local church be important to us?" at a Cannon Beach Conference Center Retreat.

Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Church
audio, church, expectations, god, humanity, humility, hypocrisy, listen, perfection, randy alcorn, sin, videos, watch

What would you say to those who have given up on church? (audio/video)

In this nine minute clip, Randy Alcorn addresses those who have given up on or want to give up the church.

Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Church
beliefs, blog, calvin, luther, protestant, reformation

Five Central Teachings of the Protestant Reformation

What does it mean to be a Protestant? These are five of the major teachings of the reformers by which they distinguished their beliefs from those of the Roman Catholic church of their day.

Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Church
charismatic, church, holy spirit, second blessing

How do you know if a church is charismatic?

While we do not regard ourselves a charismatic church, we do not wish to be known as “anti-charismatic.” What we do insist upon is a spirit of love and unity, the total sufficiency of Christ, and the final authority of the Scriptures.

Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Church, Doctrine and Theology
church, prophecy, prophetic utterances

Is the gift of prophecy in the church today handled carefully and with discernment?

Scripture gives us an often-neglected guideline regarding prophetic utterance that is clear and can and should be implemented in churches.

Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Cathy Ramey
Church, Culture and Worldview, Prolife
abortifacient, and, answers, arguments, birth, birth control pill', church, control, evidence, involvement, prolife/prochoice, scientific, their

I have recently brought the subject of abortifacient birth control to the elders of my church…

I have recently brought the subject of abortifacient birth control to the elders of my church; they are totally unaware of this and have asked me to pull together information for them. All my research has been the same across the board, denying the effect, except for this one pro-life Christian ministry, Baptists for Life. What do you guys say?

Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Church
church, finding a church, seeker churches

I’ve heard negative things about seeker churches. What’s your opinion?

Question from a reader:

I’ve heard negative things about Rick Warren and Saddleback Church, as well as Willow Creek Church and other seeker churches. What’s your opinion on this issue?

Answer from Randy Alcorn:

Attacking fellow Bible-believing Christians is becoming commonplace. Spreading inaccurate information is epidemic.

How do you find a church that understands there is a spiritual reality beyond what we can see?

Question from a reader:

God is changing many perspectives in my life about Him and reality. He is basically opening my eyes to the fact that this world is not all there is, but there is a true spiritual battle going on. I’m looking for a new church. I believe I want to be somewhere where people are living in the reality of the spiritual realm and not just saying they believe it but then living like only this is realty. What cautions/advice do you have to offer?

Answer from Randy Alcorn:

I would like to see more ...

Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Church, Doctrine and Theology
independent, local church, small group bible studies

What is your response to my disappointment with the local church and decision to attend a small group Bible study instead?

We have a natural desire to be independent, but we need godly church leaders, and should seek to find a local church that has godly leaders rather than to withdraw from churches.

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The Church: Don’t Give Up on God’s Plan

Why should the local church be important to us? (video)

What would you say to those who have given up on church? (audio/video)

Five Central Teachings of the Protestant Reformation

How do you know if a church is charismatic?

Is the gift of prophecy in the church today handled carefully and with discernment?

I have recently brought the subject of abortifacient birth control to the elders of my church…

I’ve heard negative things about seeker churches. What’s your opinion?

Question from a reader:

Answer from Randy Alcorn:

How do you find a church that understands there is a spiritual reality beyond what we can see?

Question from a reader:

Answer from Randy Alcorn:

What is your response to my disappointment with the local church and decision to attend a small group Bible study instead?