Ravi Zacharias and Hugh Ross Answer Questions from Non-Believers

Last updated on: May 13, 2020 at 12:45 pm By Randy Alcorn

I listened to this video with a recording of Ravi Zacharias and astronomer Hugh Ross, who were guests on Ohio State University’s radio program. It was recorded in 1994, but what both of them have to share and how they answer questions from callers, many of them antagonistic toward Christianity, is timeless. Ravi and Hugh discussed supposed contradictions in Scripture, other religions, denominations in Christianity, and morality. It’s a pretty extraordinary logical response to hostile questions, and I think you’ll find it helpful as you talk... Read more

Sharing the Good News about Jesus Is a Joy, Not a Burden

Last updated on: February 19, 2020 at 3:23 pm By Randy Alcorn

Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness” (ESV). Here God tells us directly that as His followers, our mission is bringing everyone the “good news of happiness” about Jesus. This shouldn’t be seen as a grim duty, but as a sheer delight and a privilege for us to do so. After all, the gospel is the best news there has ever been... Read more

Loving Your Brothers and Sisters Who Think Differently on the Timing of Reopening

Last updated on: May 6, 2020 at 2:46 pm By Randy Alcorn

This video, from my son-in-law Dan Franklin, married to my daughter Karina, is terrific. Some believers on both sides of the debate of when we should reopen are dismissive of the specific and very different circumstances that inform people’s viewpoints. For example, there’s the business owner who’s eager to get back to work not only for his sake but also because he wants employees he loves to actually have jobs to come back to. (Self-interest isn’t always the same as... Read more

Mincaye Is Now with Jesus

Last updated on: May 4, 2020 at 7:26 am By Randy Alcorn

Last Tuesday afternoon, Mincaye, the former warrior who in 1956 speared to death Nate Saint and Ed McCully, two of the five missionary martyrs in Ecuador, passed from this life to the next. A member of the once fierce Huaorani tribe, Mincaye had come to Christ, and was a transformed man, a delightful brother who was a joy to be with. When I became a Christian at age fifteen one of the first stories I read was about the five missionary martyrs.... Read more

Heaven and Hell: Bart Ehrman’s Latest Attack on Christianity

Last updated on: June 25, 2020 at 10:43 am By Randy Alcorn

Note from Randy Alcorn: This is an expanded version of a book review I did for The Gospel Coalition a few weeks ago. For word count purposes, I needed to edit out some important things I wanted to say in that article, but I have included them in this one (hence it is 40% longer). This is more than a book review—it is a reflection on a battle of worldviews that many churches and individual Christians are sadly losing. It’s also a... Read more

The Anger Problem in Sports and All of Life (Including in Our Families and Relationships)

Last updated on: April 22, 2020 at 10:06 am By Randy Alcorn

I put these verses together for a wonderful young man who loves Jesus, and was struggling with getting angry during sports, especially with referees. (Of course, some who are just spectators, even in their own living rooms, struggle with perpetual complaining and whining about bad calls which they sincerely believe are always against their team, and these verses can help them as well.) Right now most, nearly all, professional and local sports are cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. But with many... Read more

10 Great Books to Read While You’re Staying Home

Last updated on: April 13, 2020 at 7:37 am By Randy Alcorn

The verse “Make good use of every opportunity you have” is sometimes translated as “Redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:16). Here are some resources that I hope will help you now when you may have more time than ever to dive into them. First, check out this article that talks about how this is a great time to pray with your family. It’s also a great time to do online courses on great biblical themes and doctrines, church history, etc. On this site you can... Read more

In Many States, You Can’t Get a Routine Surgery or a Colonoscopy Right Now, But You Can Still Get an Abortion

Last updated on: April 13, 2020 at 7:35 am By Randy Alcorn

Last week Breakpoint’s John Stonestreet shared this commentary related to abortion and the coronavirus crisis: All crises reveal what’s truly important to us. For example, in Massachusetts, hospitals are postponing all “‘non-essential surgeries’ in order to prepare for the potential onslaught of coronavirus cases.” But how do you define nonessential? A person in constant, excruciating pain could consider hip-replacement essential to their well-being, or a colonoscopy could be essential to prevent or detect colon cancer before it spreads. In Massachusetts, those procedures... Read more

If You Don’t Really Need Your Stimulus Check, Would You Prayerfully Consider Giving It to God’s Kingdom?

Last updated on: April 13, 2020 at 7:45 am By Randy Alcorn

There are many Americans who are anticipating receiving their coronavirus stimulus check from the government because they truly need the money in order to pay bills and care for their families right now. But if you’re in a position where this money would just go into your savings account or to fund wants but not needs, I would like to make what might seem to be a radical suggestion. Would you prayerfully consider giving it away to God’s kingdom? That’s... Read more

Reflections on Christ’s Resurrection

Last updated on: April 13, 2020 at 7:24 am By Randy Alcorn

I’ve been thinking lately about the resurrection of Jesus. It is the rock-solid foundation for our faith, and we should ponder it not just at Easter, but throughout the year. It is, among other things, essential to Christ’s victory over sin and death, and therefore essential to our deliverance from the Hell we deserve. It is our guarantee of the Heaven (and New Earth) that we don’t deserve, but which by the blood-bought assurances of Jesus we will forever enjoy,... Read more