Resources by Topic: Doctrine and Theology

Randy Alcorn talks about whether Hell is eternal or temporary. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the parable of the weeds and good seed and whether this parable supports annihilation or eternal punishment. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about Hell and the misconception the demons will take pleasure in torturing humans there. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn discusses the spiritual body spoken of in 1 Corinthians 15 and why the spiritual body in this passage does not minimize the physicality of the resurrection. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn quotes Bruce Milne and G.K. Chesterton regarding the extent of the New Creation and how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the black and white issue of Christ's resurrection and the importance of accepting (or rejecting) that statement without masking the issue. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn quotes Marcus Borg and discusses the issues with only believing part of the Bible, specifically he importance of the question of whether Jesus resurrected or not. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn tells the story of Anna Swanson, his wife's grandmother, who suffered greatly in her life, and speaks of his expectation of God blessing those whose lives on earth have been full of loss and suffering with joy, completeness and a fulfillment of their joy. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the extent of the fall and its influence on every aspect of our life. Our ability to enjoy each other, food, experiences and animals has been tainted by sin. Destruction of the world would not solve the curse. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about how creation wasn't abandoned when it fell from paradise, but that one day paradise will be regained; far as the curse is found. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

To what extent will the world be redeemed? Randy Alcorn reads a quote from theologian Steven J. Lawson and discusses how the curse of sin will be reversed. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

There’s a movement among Christians today towards what’s called Christian Universalism. It’s a belief that everybody ultimately will be saved—there will be no Hell, or at some point Hell will be depopulated and everyone will live forever with Christ in Heaven.

Randy Alcorn talks about Isaiah 65 and how it's talking about both the New Earth and the millennium kingdom. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about how Isaiah 60 is a prophecy regarding the New Earth. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.