What books on biblical inerrancy do you recommend?

I hear good things about G.K. Beale’s The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority, and I like other things he's done. There's one by Charles Ryrie titled What You Should Know about Inerrancy that's older than Norman Geisler's book Inerrancy. There’s also a really old one on biblical authority by B.B. Warfield, Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, which was a classic in its day. There's a video series by R.C. Sproul called Hath God Said? The Evangelical Theological Society (www.etsjets.org) believes ...

What book would you recommend to witness to an agnostic friend?

Question from a reader:

I work with an agnostic. I've shared my faith with her in a very nonconfrontational way for two years now. She's very quick to shoosh me, so I witness more in the gift of mercy and hospitality and less in prophet! Do you have a recommendation for a book that I could give her? She loves history and has a very inquisitive mind. She asks me questions quite often about the Christian "religion." She always has an audio book going in her car and at her desk, so audio would be ideal.

What books would you recommend for a young adult who has been questioning his faith and is just beginning to take his faith seriously?

Question from a reader:

What books would you recommend for a young adult who has been questioning his faith and is just beginning to take his faith seriously? 

Reflections on The Shack

Note from Randy Alcorn: Most of this paper was written four and a half years ago, when The Shack had sold less than a half million copies. It has gone on to sell about eighteen million. 

I’ve had no desire to step into controversy in a public discussion of The Shack. However, after years of silence, time has demonstrated that many people are indeed basing their theology on The Shack, and I am told the author has a forthcoming book about its underlying theology. For a variety of reasons, including my hope for further interaction with the author and my desire to not be part of another controversy (I’ve been in my share), I originally decided not to publish this or post it online. When people asked me about it, I told them they could request this unpublished paper.

It now seems appropriate to finally post an updated version of what I wrote years ago, since I still receive so many questions about the book.

What are your prayer life and habits? What books do you recommend on prayer?

It has always been difficult for me to spend great lengths of time in prayer, and sometimes it’s been a cause of discouragement. On the other hand, God has graciously taught me about prayer and dependence on him throughout the day.

What’s So Great About Christianity?

Dinesh D’Souza sent me a prepublication copy of his new book What’s So Great About Christianity. It was released October 16, last week. I found it very interesting.

Recommended Resources on Stewardship, Giving, Money and Possessions

Books:

Alcorn, Randy, The Law of Rewards: Giving What You Can’t Keep to Gain What You Can’t Lose. Generous Giving Series. (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2003.)

Alcorn, Randy, Managing God's Money, (Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook/Multnomah, 2010.)

Alcorn, Randy, Money, Possessions, and Eternity,(Rev. ed. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2003.)

Alcorn, Randy, The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. Generous Giving Special Edition. (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2001.)

Stand: An Interview with Crossway Books & Bibles

Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints

This thoughtful series, taken from the Desiring God 2007 National Conference, not only elevates the virtue of godly endurance but bears witness to its power in the Christian life through the exhortations of John Piper, John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn and Helen Roseveare. Available from www.Christianbook.com and www.DesiringGod.org

Crossway Books & Bibles (CBB): Where did the book title originate?

Randy Alcorn (RA): Stand was the title of Desiring God’s 2008 national conference, which featured as speakers the contributors to this book. Stand expresses the idea of ...

How can a Christian keep an eternal perspective in the area of conservation and natural resources?

What do you think about the field of conservation and natural resources and how a Christian should keep an eternal perspective while working in this area?

I believe we as Christians need to be good stewards of the resources God has given us. Use it, reuse it, recycle it, and don’t abuse what God has given us. We should choose to respect the environment that God created and make sure we are doing what we can to keep it healthy and in a good condition. But also we should not feel guilty for using the resources He has given ...

My 13-year-old son struggles with pornography. What should I do?

Your son desperately needs your help now. He simply can't do this on his own. I highly recommend making an appointment with a Christian counselor immediately.