Randy Alcorn

Superheroes, Heresies and the God-man

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Because of my respect for her as a person and as a biblical thinker, I asked Julia to begin what will be a regular video blog to express her personal, biblical and theological perspectives. 

The Beautiful Intertwining of God’s Sovereignty and Human Free Will

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It’s absolutely true to say the Creator’s choices are far weightier than his creatures’ choices. But you cannot read the Bible without concluding that human choices really do matter.

The Situation in Houston and the Erosion of Religious Liberties

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You may be aware of the situation in Houston, Texas, where five pastors who have been vocal in opposing the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) were subpoenaed by the mayor.

Avoiding Sexually Explicit Media and Pursuing Holiness

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I am deeply concerned about the number of God's people who are opening their lives up to popular television programs, movies and books that are sexually explicit. 

The Best Theological Label Is “Berean”

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The Berean Christians were commended for carefully examining, in light of the Scriptures, the teachings of the apostle Paul (see Acts 17:11). 

hand in Hand Small Group Discussion Questions

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Use the following questions to stimulate your personal reflection as well as for group discussion. A PDF version with space for writing answers is available as a free download.

Turning Bad into Best

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C. S. Lewis, in The Great Divorce, wrote that “both good and evil, when they are full grown, become retrospective… Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory.”

Speaking Up for Christ in the Classroom

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One of the most difficult challenges for a Christian student is to be in a classroom with a professor who is openly hostile to faith in Christ. 

“O My Soul”: Engaging in Biblical Self-Talk

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We all talk to ourselves. Whether or not this is a good practice depends largely on what we are saying, and whether it is true and helpful.  

The Poison of Prosperity Gospel

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The popular “name it and claim it” teaching—also called the health and wealth gospel—is not limited to certain congregations, but has worked its way into mainstream evangelical churches where it gets subtly woven into many Christians’ worldviews.