Randy Alcorn

Written by Randy Alcorn, April 3, 1979, the day of his daughter's birth.

I wrote this dialogue a few years ago for my book Deadline, but it was nonessential, so I removed it, and it's never been published until now. I hope some readers will find the interaction between these two men stimulating and useful.

What, after all, is more universal to human experience than suffering? And what is more important than the perspective we bring to it?

“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.” Leviticus 27:30

The chart “Three Eras of Earth and Mankind” portrays human history and human destiny. It demonstrates the continuity of past, present, and future, and the continuity between life on the old Earth and life on the New Earth. By comparing each series of statements, you’ll see the distinct differences between these three periods. I encourage you to study this chart and contemplate the significance of each phase of Earth’s history

Many religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, picture the afterlife as vague and intangible. Christianity specifically refutes this notion. Biblical Christianity doesn’t give up on humanity or the earth.

When people ask, and they often do, I always describe myself as Reformed in theology.

In my opinion, the Bible plainly teaches that God recently created everything in six literal days.

I have hesitations, but I’m not sure they’re valid.