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What’s your stand on biblical separation and ecumenism?

Ecumenism is a term that must first be defined to be discussed. It has many modern nuances. The dictionary says that ecumenism is “the principles or practice of promoting cooperation or better understanding among differing religious faiths.” This has been extended to include more of a “unifying” meaning. The media has proposed that “the three great religions all worship the same god.” Even beyond this somewhat plausible concept–on the surface–is the suggestion that “there are many ways to God and all religions end there.” Let us look at several different dimensions of modern ecumenism.

Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Prolife
abortion, abortion & the bible, scientific evidence, when does life begin

When Does Each Human Life Begin?: The Answer of Scripture

baby “The babies [Jacob and Esau] jostled each other within her [Rebekah].” (Genesis 25:22)

“In the womb he [Jacob] grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God.” (Hosea 12:3)

“Your hands shaped me and made me. Will you now turn and destroy me? Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again? Did you not pour me out like milk and curdle me like cheese, clothe me with skin and flesh and knit me together with bones and sinews? You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.” (Job 10:8-12)

Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Heaven
anticipating heaven, questions about heaven, the nature of god

Will we actually see God?

Think about the person you would most want to spend time with. Who would that person be? Your favorite singer, author, or athlete? Your best friend who moved away? A family member who’s already died?

Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Grace and Truth, Randy's Books
grace, grace & truth paradox, gratitude, truth

The Grace and Truth Paradox: Grace Passages

Surprised by Grace

That first century Jewish culture understood truth far better than grace. Grace comes first in John 1:14 because it was more surprising.

When Jesus stepped onto the world’s stage, people could not only hear the demands of truth but see Truth Himself. No longer fleeting glimmers of grace, but Grace Himself. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29).

When God passed in front of Moses, He identified Himself as “abounding in love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). The words translated “love” and “faithfulness” are the Hebrew ...

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology
albert mohler, doctrine, eternity, evangelicals, hell, liberal christianity, liberalism, truth

Albert Mohler on the Air Conditioning of Hell

Tebows Before I get to today's blog: If you've followed the news lately, you've probably heard about CBS's controversial decision to air a prolife commercial produced by Focus on the Family during the Super Bowl, telling the story of football star Tim Tebow and his mom Pam. (Read more about Pam's courageous decision not to abort Tim.) Good for CBS. And I hope they don’t cave in to the National Organization for Women who have recently launched an effort to call on CBS to drop the ad. To encourage CBS, you can send them a ...

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
A. W. Tozer, Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Christians, Past and Present (By and About), Doctrine and Theology
a. w. tozer, god, nature of god

God Being Who He Is, and We Being What We Are…

Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to modify Him and to bring Him nearer to our own image.

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Culture and Worldview, Doctrine and Theology, Prolife
abortion, abortion & the bible, euthanasia, life and death, medical ethics, physician-assisted suicide, when does life begin

God Has Exclusive Prerogatives Over Human Life And Death

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:13)

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Creation/Evolution, Doctrine and Theology
conservation, creation, environment, pollution, stewardship, worldview

God rejoices in all He has made, and so should we

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1).

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Christian Life, Doctrine and Theology, Suffering and Evil
god, nature of god

God’s Answer

Sometimes we need to be reminded:
To God only be all glory and praise!
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for them.