Randy Alcorn's Blog: truth

Appreciating the Protection of God’s Laws

article June 19, 2013

When it comes to God’s laws in Scripture, a lot of people wonder about legalism. How can you hold to the truth and still have a spirit of grace?

Does Being Like Jesus Mean Not Talking About Hell?

video June 17, 2013

These days you’ll often hear people say something like, “Instead of condemning people and threatening them with Hell, we should be like Jesus and love them.”

How Do I Respond with Grace and Truth if I’m Invited to a Gay Wedding?

video May 31, 2013

Many people wonder, “What if I’m invited to a gay wedding?” In the following video and transcript, I share some thoughts.

Is Sincerity Enough?

video April 10, 2013

I think sincerity certainly does count for something. But I also believe it counts for less than we think it does. There are sincere people, for instance, who don’t believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven.

Popularity vs. Pleasing God

video April 1, 2013

In Galatians 1:10 Paul says, “Am I now trying to win the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” 

Uncoolness, Tolerance, and Christ’s Bride the Church

article February 18, 2013

I came to Christ at an uncool church (not the one in the photo, but built in the same era).

Perspectives on Louie Giglio, the Homosexual Issue and What It Means to Be a Christ-Follower in This Culture

article January 14, 2013

Last Thursday the internet exploded with the Louie Giglio “scandal.” What was this outrageous revelation? 

 

Fiction Feeds Souls (Including Children’s)

article November 28, 2012

As a fiction writer, and as a father and grandfather, this post by Nate Wilson resonated with me. 

Universalism: Will Everyone Go to Heaven?

article September 3, 2012

Universalism: the belief that everyone will eventually go to Heaven.

Seeing Yourself As You Really Are

article August 6, 2012

What I think about myself is important. We all have a self-image. But not all self-images are equally valid.