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Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books, Suffering and Evil
evil, god, goodness, if god is good, inherited sin, randy alcorn, sin, sin nature, suffering

If God Is Good: Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary Excerpts from

If God Is Good…

by Randy Alcorn

SECTION ONE

Understanding the Problem of Evil and Suffering

Chapter One: Why is the Problem of Evil and Suffering So Important?

More people point to the problem of evil and suffering as their reason for not believing in God than any other—it is not merely a problem, it is the problem. You will not get far in a conversation with someone who rejects the Christian faith before the problem of evil is raised. Pulled out like the ultimate trump card, it’s supposed to silence believers and prove ...

Sat, Jun 05, 2004
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Doctrine and Theology, Salvation
bible, doctrine, faith, god, man, salvation, sin

Distinctive Teachings of Biblical Christianity

Biblical Christianity is fundamentally a relationship with Christ, not a religion about Christ.

Wed, Sep 05, 2007
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Suffering and Evil
free will, freedom, god, sovereignty

Do human beings really have free will? How does that fit with God’s sovereignty?

God is not the author of evil. Neither, however, is He ever the victim of evil. His hands are never tied by evil. He's never painted into a corner by evil. When Jesus went to the cross He didn't fall into Satan's trap—Satan fell into His. Wills were being exercised, but men weren't calling the shots—God was.

Wed, Jan 06, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Recommended Reading and Resources
doubting, faith, god, parenting

My 12-year-old son has been questioning God’s existence. Do you know of any resources that would be helpful to share with him? How about for adults as well?

I would recommend:

Children Demand a Verdict by Josh McDowell

Answers to Your Kid's Questions by Chuck Colson

Does God desire for us to give Him gifts?

child with flower We have become so conscious of having nothing to offer to earn our salvation (which of course we don’t), that we’ve translated that into “there’s nothing we can give God that will please Him.” That’s utterly false—we’re not saved by good works, but God has prepared for us a lifetime of good works (Eph. 2:8-10), which are our gifts to Him.

Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology
god, heaven book, holy spirit, jesus christ, trinity

Are Jesus and God the same entity as members of the Trinity?

Jesus said in John 10: "I and the Father are One." Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is God; the Son is God and the Father is God.

Fri, May 21, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Heaven
audio, death, god, heaven, hell, life, listen, love, loving, salvation

How could a loving God send anyone to Hell? (audio)

Randy answers the question, "How could a loving God send anyone to Hell?"

Mon, Mar 28, 2005
Randy Alcorn
Culture and Worldview, Doctrine and Theology
god, guilt, psychology

Guilt, God, and Self-Esteem

Despite what some would have us believe, there is such a thing as true moral guilt.

God’s Holiness is Stunning to Angels (audio)

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn talks about God's holiness being so stunning that even powerful and sinless angels are amazed.

Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Doctrine and Theology, Grace and Truth
god, grace & truth

What’s the problem with having truth without grace?

Truth without grace is unbending, like the law of gravity. Gravity doesn’t take into consideration the fact that the individual in the car is young, kind, tired or didn’t mean to get too close to the edge of the cliff. When the car plunges off the precipice, gravity shows no sympathy.

Truth tells us we’re sick. Only grace can cure us.

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If God Is Good: Chapter Summaries

Distinctive Teachings of Biblical Christianity

Do human beings really have free will? How does that fit with God’s sovereignty?

My 12-year-old son has been questioning God’s existence. Do you know of any resources that would be helpful to share with him? How about for adults as well?

Does God desire for us to give Him gifts?

Are Jesus and God the same entity as members of the Trinity?

How could a loving God send anyone to Hell? (audio)

Guilt, God, and Self-Esteem

God’s Holiness is Stunning to Angels (audio)

What’s the problem with having truth without grace?

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