Resources by Topic: Grace and Truth

Ephesians 4:15 tells us we need to “speak the truth in love.” As Christ-followers, we are not to choose between being loving and being truthful. 

Imagine a great and generous king. In the midst of his benevolent reign, he hears his subjects have revolted. 

The world is desperately hungry for two things—grace and truth. Jesus Christ is full of both: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). When Jesus stepped onto the world’s stage, people could not only hear the demands of truth but also see Truth Himself. No longer fleeting glimmers of grace, but Grace Himself.

Many years ago I flew across the country to not preach at a church that had invited me to speak at their morning service.

In 1987, eighteen-month-old “Baby Jessica” fell twenty-two feet into a Texas well. Rescuers labored nonstop to save her. 

Downtown Portland is a busy place and full of needy people. On this particular day I had forgotten my bag of goodies which I normally give out to those asking for money, so I was street hopping to avoid contact with anyone. 

What if the character of Christ was reducible to two ingredients?

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

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.

I love the redemptive message of Les Misérables, from book, to stage, to screen. It reminds me of the song “Amazing Grace,” because it is deeply loved even by those who don’t fully believe its message. 

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

In October of 2012 Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Dr. John Akers at The Cove in Asheville, NC. In this clip, Randy talks about the relationship between grace and truth. See Randy's book The Grace and Truth Paradox for more information. 

In October of 2012 Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Dr. John Akers at The Cove in Asheville, NC. As Pilate famously posited to Jesus, "What is truth?" John asks Randy to define truth. See Randy's book The Grace and Truth Paradox for more information. 

In October of 2012 Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Dr. John Akers at The Cove in Asheville, NC. John asks Randy to share how they can know for sure that they will be in Heaven with God for eternity. See Randy's book Heaven for more information.