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John Piper on God Control’s of Every Molecule in the Universe—Including Every Cancer Cell

article August 30, 2019

Last year John Piper wrote an article titled “No Maverick Cells in Me: My Deepest Hope During Cancer.” Nanci and I first read this while she was undergoing cancer treatments, and it really encouraged us. It’s an apt reminder for us again, as we are in another season of waiting and uncertainty related to Nanci’s latest test results.

Randy Alcorn on the Depth of God

audio June 6, 2019

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn speaks about the depth of God, referencing to passages in Isaiah 40 and Romans 11:33-36.

What Does the Bible Mean When It Talks About God Hardening People’s Hearts?

article June 8, 2018

The hardening of the heart is essentially a sort of final judgment of God that takes place before someone dies. It’s as if God considers now fixed someone’s evil heart as it has become over a lifetime.

Can You Talk About What the Bible Has to Say About Free Will and God's Plan?

Can You Talk About What the Bible Has to Say About Free Will and God's Plan?

audio March 1, 2018

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about God's plan and our free will.

How Do Free Will and Suffering Relate to One Another?

How Do Free Will and Suffering Relate to One Another?

video April 3, 2017

In April 2017, Randy Alcorn taught a course at Veritas Evangelical Seminary on the subject of evil and suffering. In this clip, he talks about how free will and suffering relate to one another.

God’s Sovereign Grace in Timbuktu

article August 3, 2016

We won’t all, in this life, meet someone whose story will suddenly shed light on God’s purpose in our loved one’s suffering or death. But I think most of us will have that very experience one day on the New Earth.

Embracing the Holy Tension Between God’s Sovereignty and Human Choice: An Interview with Randy Alcorn About His Book hand in Hand

article September 23, 2015

This was originally posted on interviewer Trevin Wax’s blog (part one and part two).

The Sovereignty of God: What Does It Mean?

article May 20, 2015

Early this year, our friend Rakel Thurman shared a great message on God’s sovereignty at our church’s Bible study for women. I encourage you to listen to this message from a woman who loves Jesus, has experienced deep suffering, and has learned what it means to rest in God’s sovereignty.

Does Open Theism Solve the Problem of Evil and Suffering?

video April 13, 2015

Most proposed solutions to the problem of evil and suffering have been around for a long time, but Open Theism is more recent.

Charles Simeon's Example of Starting by Finding Common Ground

article March 9, 2015

Charles Simeon (1758–1836) reinvigorated the English church with his emphasis on the primacy of Scripture and the necessity of practical application.