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Sovereignty and Free Will

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God’s Providence in Joseph’s Story—and Ours

article November 30, 2022
“Providence” is a word we use frequently in talking about God, but we may not have thought deeply about what it means. Theologian Timothy George defines it as “God’s faithful and effective care and guidance of everything which He has made toward the end which He has chosen.” God’s providence was a deep comfort to both Nanci and me as we faced her cancer.
If Eden Was Perfect, Why Did God Allow Evil to Come into the World?

If Eden Was Perfect, Why Did God Allow Evil to Come into the World?

audio September 22, 2021
Randy Alcorn was interviewed on The Thinking Out Loud Podcast with Kevin and Kyle about his book If God is Good. In this audio clip, Randy talks about the garden of Eden and why God allowed evil to enter the world.

Jesus Is Worthy of Our Trust, Even When Things Seem Dark

video December 16, 2020
Many Christians are not only weary from life in the COVID era but are also disillusioned and disappointed by political outcomes and financial prospects. But as this song powerfully conveys, God is on the throne and Jesus will win! This should lift heavy hearts and heavy spirits.
Suffering, Sovereignty, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Suffering, Sovereignty, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

video April 29, 2020
In this video Randy Alcorn is interviewed by Scott Lindsey with Faithlife on the topic of suffering, God's sovereignty and the Coronavirus pandemic. 

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 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.
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